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LaGrande Marketing is a boutique digital marketing firm based in Dallas, Texas that provides sophisticated digital marketing solutions to the top law firms across the United States and internationally...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in Milan with 10+ years of experience, Addlab offers branding, positioning, web & e-commerce development, digital marketing, GEO, and AI agents. Certified partners of Shopify, Meta, Google, Klaviyo, and Semrush, we serve beauty, health, food, fashion, luxury, and hospitality brands...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Kuri Graphics is A creative Graphic Designing studio specializing in Logo Design, Branding identity Design, Social media post, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics /Animation...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Our goal is to create meaningful and impactful experiences for our clients to stand out in today's competitive market. Whether you are a startup or an established company looking for creative services, iCreativeStudio has the expertise to deliver exceptional results that will drive your business...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Zignuts Technolab is a top-rated Web and On-demand Mobile App development company in the USA, Germany, and India. We strive to excel in the invention and development of the industry’s most advanced technologies. We will help you to make your digital dreams in on your hand...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Gandhinagar, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marketing King distinguishes itself with a unique and contemporary approach to marketing and design, which is informed by our decade-long experience in the ever-evolving and dynamic industry. With a focus on innovation and adaptability, we leverage our extensive expertise to deliver impactful solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
True Fit Marketing® is a full-service marketing firm that includes an in-house team of professionals with marketing expertise in strategy, content development, implementation, and evaluation. Our goal is to capture your stories and create awareness for your organization...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Straight4Ward Consulting & Marketing helps founder-led businesses, professional service firms, and growing brands become easier to find, understand, and recommendby both people and AI.We combine positioning, messaging, SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), website strategy, and conversion-focused...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Perrysburg, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Blue Ocean Global Technology offer reputation management services, search engine optimization (SEO), web design & development, social media marketing, and IT services. The company mitigates the impact of defamatory content and helps navigate PR and legal issues from negative publicity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
An independent studio based in Novi Sad. We solve complex digital challenges with clean execution and zero unnecessary friction. We integrate into your business, learn how it works, and handle your branding, web, and marketing without daily calls, constant updates, or you managing the process...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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
Noble Intent connects client objectives to end-user experience with strategic and inclusive design and innovation.Our purpose is to create a more inclusive internetone client, one user, and one website at a time...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
We are a marketing agency that specializes in video production...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
OAK'S LAB is a product, engineering, and AI partner for high-growth companies, not a generic dev shop. We embed alongside product teams to design, build, and scale production software, with deep experience in regulated industries: finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, and education...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Seoul-and-Bangkok design and development studio building UX/UI, web, mobile apps, and B2B SaaS platforms for enterprises. HeyHi turns complex problems into products people actually use with design and engineering under one team. Trusted by clients like CJ ENM and Deloitte, and recognized with Korea's 2024 ICT...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bubblehub Media is a full-service digital marketing & creative studio headquartered in Ireland. For 10+ years weve empowered start-ups, SMEs and household names across Ireland & the UK to grow online through data-driven PPC & SEO, paid social, bespoke web and app development, cinematic video production...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Drogheda, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Personality-led branding and website design helping creative entrepreneurs, lifestyle founders, and personal brands build distinct brands and strategic websites that attract aligned clients and elevate their presence online...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Digital24, a full-service digital marketing agency, helps businesses go online & achieve their goals. Our comprehensive services incl. website design, SEO, social media, email marketing, PPC advertising & more. We make sure you'll be seen online...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Moita, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a customer-oriented web design studio. AIT builds, hosts, and maintains tens of thousands of websites and is a two-time INC 500 company that has been in business for over 20 years.We do not mass produce “cookie-cutter” websites. Everything is custom and unique. We start work with a deep...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tallis Graphic & Web Design specializes in graphic design, logo design, website design and branding. We can assist you with any marketing project. Graphic design, web design & marketing. How can I benefit from it and trust that I am being charged fairly?...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Airdrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Goons Design delivers end-to-end digital solutionsfrom UX strategy to full-stack development built to drive business growth and create measurable impact...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Golden Launch Creative is an Atlanta-based brand and web design studio specializing in custom Squarespace and Shopify eCommerce websites for creative businesses, mission-driven entrepreneurs, and cultural organizations. We combine brand strategy, user-centered design, and technical excellence to create...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SoluteLabs is an AI-powered Product Engineering firm focused on crafting digital experiences for startups, mid-market companies, and enterprises...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Stonehawk Digital is a London-based freelance digital agency specializing in WordPress and Elementor Pro development. Founded and operated by a husband-and-wife team, they offer white-label services to digital marketing agencies, corporate clients, and small businesses across the UK...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- 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
It's Just eCommerce is more than an agency: we are sales conversion experts, Google masterminds, automation wizards, and web developers who collectively believe that the best approach to eCommerce marketing is not only through branding, but through constant testing, optimization, and crafting systems that...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a globally recognized award-winning branding agency, specializing in strategy and design to meticulously craft iconic brands firmly rooted in growth-driving strategies. Our expertise lies in developing brands that not only elevate businesses but also forge meaningful connections with diverse audiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
9MILLS helps businesses build, automate, and grow through custom software development, AI automation, web and mobile apps, and performance-driven growth systems designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and business results...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
MagnaSites is a full-service digital marketing agency...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Indicius provides an array of workshops and services meticulously curated to encompass all aspects of branding and design endeavors. By seamlessly integrating strategy, copywriting, design, and development, we ensure a comprehensive and successful delivery of digital products...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Independent creative studio in Paris for fashion, luxury and tech brands: branding, websites, campaigns and events. In-house AI production, human creative direction. Our own site, noth.in, won Awwwards Site of the Day and FWA of the Day. Bilingual French and English, for France and the UK...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We craft digital-first brands and products for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Satvat Infosol Pvt Ltd was incorporated the year 2009 & having its headquarters in India. It is an IT / ITES organization which develops Software Products,Remote Proctoring Services, Webportal Development, Apps Design & Development...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Inform Visuals LLC, dba Inform Solutions, partners with investment firms and early-growth companies to communicate complex ideas with clarity, precision, and long-term credibility...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Beyond Creative Agency (BCA) is an Integrated Marketing Agency with over 12 years of industry expertise. Our specializations are Brand Strategy, UX/UI design, and Digital Marketing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
DesignBub is your go-to agency for all your design needs. We specialize in creating beautiful websites, eye-catching graphics, and high-quality print materials, all with a focus on creativity and attention to detail. Our team of skilled designers is dedicated to bringing your vision to life, ensuring every...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
ZealousWeb is a Web & Digital Marketing Agency with the mission of solving the unsolved by providing cognitive business solutions to expedite digital transformation...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Building brands with leaders, founders and investors taking that next big leap...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ab Nahid Agency builds fast, scalable, SEO-optimized websites using Next.js, helping startups and businesses launch high-performance digital platforms that grow their online presence efficiently...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
UX and UI Design for Fintech Enterprise...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Kielce, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Michelle Gill specializes in creating unique custom websites for authors and small businesses. We are based in Roanoke Virginia but service nationally...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CODE TOT is a top WordPress development company with unrivaled quality services and business solutions, as well as a skilled team of WordPress theme and plugin developers. We are dedicated to providing SMBs with a better WordPress development strategy and approach...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A small digital design firm where your message reigns supreme. We build multi-stack experiences for any organization, business, or cause, encompassing online, streaming, graphics, and brand support. With a 15-year track record of happy clients, we have expertise across a wide range of online and app...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Guelph, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Marameo Design is a UX, Web and Strategy agency founded in Australia back in 2000. We have been developing, designing and managing web sites and portals for over 15 years across Europe and Australia...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
Nem Media has started a clear vision of being a transparent and trustworthy partner in the digital industry...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hello world! My name is Damian Trotschler, I'm a professional web designer and consultant. Based in Lucerne, Switzerland...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Whiteboard Creative Lab Inc. is a boutique web design agency driven by the passion to craft unique brand experiences in the digital landscape. Based in Toronto, we specialize in creating customized website solutions tailored to your brand's needs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SG Web Builder is a brand of web design created by 8Clicks Pte Ltd. and partners in the marketing industry. We have successfully delivered thousands of websites and executed successful lead-generation marketing campaigns for our clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/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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