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We address HR challenges through a mix of creative design, digital innovation, and strategic communication helping organizations and their people grow and succeed...
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- Digital Strategy
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our PORTFOLIO INCLUDES marketplaces, e-commerce, workflow automations, AI assistants, corporate websites, banking apps, data warehouse initiatives, and more...
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- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
EverythingSorted Group Ltd is a boutique website development agency, partnering with small to mid-sized businesses that want a responsive, full-service web partner...
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- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Olney, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Best Website Development and Digital Marketing Company in USA,UK and Ghana...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Spokane web design and SEO company serving local businesses across the region. We build fast, professional websites optimized to rank in local search, show up in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, and convert visitors into customers. Services include web design, local, SEO, technical SEO, Google Ads...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
PUSH is an external E-commerce & CRO Task Force engineered for manufacturers, distributors, and established B2B/D2C brands. We eliminate revenue leaks by connecting technical software development with conversion rate optimization (CRO) and margin-focused acquisition...
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- CRO
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Gowarzewo, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Phase 3 Marketing and Communications is an integrated marketing services company providing solutions from ideation to execution. Our mission is to simplify life for marketers by delivering the most-needed marketing services in-house, under one roof...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
Fifth Ring is a full-service B2B marketing agency for complex, technical and industrial sectors, including energy, chemicals, maritime, semiconductors, manufacturing and technology. Founded in Aberdeen in 1991, with offices in Aberdeen, Houston and Singapore, the agency takes clients from brand to demand:...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/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
DNG Web Developer is a trusted website development company in ahmedabad. We are professional web development services in Ahmedabad. With 15+ years of experience We have offer responsive, dynamic, static and ecommerce website development in ahemdabad along with software development, app development...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
HBB Website Solutions creates aesthetically pleasing, functional WordPress websites that draw attention to your business. We are a web design and development firm situated in Amarillo, Texas that creates personal, blog, and small business websites at amazingly competitive prices. We are likewise a small...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Amarillo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a prominent provider of comprehensive web design and software development solutions, Drift2 Solutions excels in serving clients in Pittsburgh, PA, and Charlotte, NC. Our esteemed team at Drift2 comprises skilled web specialists, software developers, eCommerce managers, multimedia designers and SEO...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We assist small businesses in establishing their digital footprint. Our services encompass the development of distinctive, mobile-friendly websites and online stores, all designed with responsiveness in mind and built upon the WordPress platform...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Lublin, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Goldmine Computer Repairs the hub of Computer Technicians, IT Consultants, iPhone Technicians, and Online Webmasters. We offer NO FIX. NO FEE. We are the IT Experts. Period...
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- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We create professional web designs that our clients can update themselves and developing custom web solutions built for business productivity is just part of what we do. Our expertise in website development and web design, corporate branding, and graphic design will combine functionality and simplicity with...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Simi Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Coosy is a design-driven web production company founded in 1999. We specialize in developing and managing web services and websites for leading companies in Japan. Our end-to-end solutions cover everything from strategic planning and design to system development and marketing...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Shibuya City, Japan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Roos Web Design, we help consulting engineers establish a strong, professional online presence that sets them apart. We blend precision with creativity to craft clean, high-performing websites that showcase expertise, build credibility, and attract the right clients.From design to development and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Sasolburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We provide website creation, SEO, and maintenance services tailored for very small and small businesses in Corsica. Based locally, we support both regional and national companies in building and managing their online presence...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Vignale, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WEBSITE4U is a New Zealand web design and local SEO agency based in Christchurch. We build conversion-focused WordPress websites and run local SEO campaigns that help service businesses attract more calls, enquiries, and bookings from Google. Unlike agencies that chase vanity metrics, we tie everything back...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Atlántico Estudio is a web design studio based in Uruguay that creates strategic, visually refined websites for brands that want to grow online. We combine design, development and clear communication to build digital experiences that reflect each brands identity while helping businesses connect with their...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Punta del Este, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create fast, modern and reliable websites through professional Web Design Dubai, custom development and SEO-driven digital strategy...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With RED DOT MULTIMEDIAs creative services, your business wont just be seenitll be remembered. From eye-catching visuals to strategic storytelling, We help you reach and engage your audience on the platforms they love most, turning followers into loyal customers...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
MusiGraphics is a Houston-based creative and production partner helping businesses, schools and public organizations move projects from concept to finished production. Since 1998, weve combined graphic design with commercial printing, large-format graphics, signage, environmental graphics, apparel, packaging...
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- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects 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...
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- 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
4doctor Marketing specializes in innovative digital marketing solutions for healthcare firms. Our experts use advanced SEO techniques, PPC advertising, and social media marketing strategies to assist medical firms and practitioners such as hospitals, diagnostic centers, pharmaceutical companies, nursing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 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...
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- 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
JPG Designs is a company that specializes in web design and online marketing. We specialize in site design, logo design, search engine optimization (SEO), and internet marketing and are based in Warwick, Rhode Island. Allow JPG Designs to assist you in making your imprint on the web and increasing your online...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- East Greenwich, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
Go local for your website design and digital marketing! RunLocal has been proudly serving the Longmont, Boulder, & Niwot Colorado area for 15 years. Our goal is to save you time, reduce stress, and bring you more business through rock solid SEO, marketing-based web design, review and Google Business Listing...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Longmont, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KARMA jack helps enterprise and multi-location brands unlock scalable growth through full-service marketing: websites, SEO, digital ads, and brand strategyall delivered with unmatched speed and a human-first approach...
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- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ferndale, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Huemen is renowned for its unparalleled innovation and commitment to excellence in both product and service design. Our team of over 250 experts, including problem solvers, strategists, thinkers, researchers and designers, collaborate globally to drive innovation on a large scale...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We're a committed team of roughly ten seasoned professionals with expertise in web development and multimedia. With over ten years of combined experience, we take immense pride in our capacity to design custom websites and execute comprehensive digital marketing strategies...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Operating in the heart of London, we bring together design, research, and engineering to develop life-changing products. We are a world-class team of proven industry experts who have invented, built, and shipped innovative software products to millions of people across the globe...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BeleGantt Llc is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on user-driven outcomes. We strive to create meaningful experiences for your brand merging innovative strategies, remarkable creativity, and state-of-the-art technology. We believe in brilliant execution, beautiful design, agile development and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
J Drake Web Design is a full-service digital branding studio in Richmond, VA. We build, design, manage and maintain websites that are mobile responsive which use a combination of original content creation, paid advertising and social media posting to reach your ideal customers and improve your bottom line...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
DemoWA is a Milan-based web agency specializing in the development of custom websites tailored to your needs. Our expertise lies in crafting corporate websites that seamlessly blend professionalism with advanced SEO strategies for optimal search engine positioning...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Michigan's #1 Digital Marketing Agency. We specialize in SEO, Website Design, and Advertising...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Macomb, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smart and effective digital solutions for companys...
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- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Betim, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Biff Bang Pow started life in 1997 as a graphic design agency creating artwork for record companies and recording artists. The intervening years have seen BBP progress into developing complex software solutions, integrations and elegant brochure websites for a wide and diverse range of industries such as...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Solihull, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Welcome to Fonisoft Technologies, your premier destination for innovative technology solutions. From Custom ERP Solutions to dynamic Website Design, SEO Strategies, Mobile App Development and more, were here to propel your business forward...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Westland, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Figuro is a design studio renowned for its expertise at the intersection of creativity, data-driven marketing, and strategic insights. With a commitment to excellence, we blend innovative design principles with analytical rigor to deliver impactful solutions that drive measurable results for our clients...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
LANY is a strategic PR, digital marketing, and web agency...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Gress Marketing is a boutique web agency by Thomas Gress, focusing on fast and user-friendly WordPress/Elementor solutionsalongside logo design and coaching...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Tazacorte, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Since 2022, dp.vision has helped companies build visibility and reach their customers. We are a team of 20+ people in research, strategy, design and development, based in Poznań, Poland, and working mainly with clients in San Francisco, New York, Berlin, London, Amsterdam and Warsaw...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We're an agency that goes against the norms. Providing full scale solutions to clients around the world. Looking for help with strategy, design, or marketing? We combine bold ideas with creativity, personality and a bit of science to elevate your brand...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Bluemind is an AI SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO/GEO) agency based in Athens, Greece. We help businesses get found and recommended by AI answer engines ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini when customers search for a provider...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Quite honestly, we're driven to action by the threat of mediocrity...the widespread acceptance of the average. We won't stand for it and don't think your brand should either...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
"A well designed product brings users to your products. A well designed product user experience brings customers to your brand for life." — Lars Owens...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Visible One is a leading HK web design & digital marketing agency. Since 2008, we've specialized in eCommerce, SEO, Google Ads, and custom web development. We build high-converting, mobile-responsive sites to help your business get noticed...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Orbit is an award-winning digital marketing and web design agency based in Chicago. Orbit is a team of in-house web design, web development and optimization experts. Our digital marketing services focus on SEO-driven website design, development and conversion optimization...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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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
What are the best web design companies in 2026?
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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