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Vibethink is an innovative creative agency specializing in crafting digital brand strategies to meet and exceed client goals. Through creative problem-solving, goal setting, website design and development and digital marketing, we will partner with you to elevate your brand in a clear and precise way among...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a full service agency, providing website design, development, maintenance and hosting to small and medium-sized businesses...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Winter Haven, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Alphabet Six Marketing Singapore's master craftsmen and craftswomen consistently challenge their skills with each new project, approaching each experience with a fresh perspective. Our commitment is to deliver aesthetically pleasing designs that exhibit exceptional loading speed and are easily maintainable...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Figue! We do not just do design, we make a strategy for your business's growth. Founded in 2022 by Umut Sevinc and Ludovic Gueth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Schiltigheim, France
- 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...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Simi Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Sure, a newbie or a guy from craigslist would be cheaper, but you wont get the same results. Working with an experienced design firm isn't cheap, but its worth the investment to get it right without the hassle...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
First impressions are everything. Your website is often the first point of contact with potential customers. Does it reflect your company's personality and provide information in an easily accessible manner? If not, then we are here for you!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Matthews, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Branding District is the neighborhood where brands come to build. We are a full-service marketing agency servicing SEO-driven website design, marketing solutions, and brand development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WpCraft Digital Agency LLC is a creative web design and automation agency helping businesses grow online. We specialize in building high-converting websites with WordPress, Webflow, and Shopify blending strategy, design, and AI-powered automation. From startups to eCommerce brands, we craft digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Envisionary Design is a full-service creative agency that transforms scattered visual identities into polished, performance-driven brands. Envisionary Design is built on decades of experience in design and leadership more than 30 years in graphic design and over 15 years in creative direction...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In today's digital ocean, being visible is child's play. Being memorable is an art. At Stradion.fr, we don't just build websites; we sculpt digital experiences that leave a lasting impression and defy oblivion. Forget about rigid templates. Our agency exudes raw creativity and technical rigor...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Sète, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As your trusted partner for Creative Digital Marketing, we specialize in SEO, web design, and social media solutions, along with graphic and identity design, and digital experiences. Our full suite of services is tailored to meet your unique needs. Our team of passionate experts works closely with each client...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Design Musketeer LLC is a full-service graphic design agency, providing a spectrum of services encompassing logo creation to website development. Distinguished by their emphasis on precision, punctuality, and cost-effectiveness, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality, customized design solutions that...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Hayward, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We Are Your Team..Not Just Another AgencyWe can be your team that will assist you in business growth. From websites, digital marketing, and sales. Day in and day out since 2010 we have had the opportunity to be apart of hundreds of businesss successes...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Ankr Media Group is an Inland Empire-based digital agency specializing in web design, branding, and SEO. We help local and national brands grow through strategic, high-impact digital solutions...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Montclair, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Based in Miami, we specialize in website design, partnering with Wix to create over 300 stunning websites. But our expertise goes far beyond that. From logo creation and brand development to SEO, social media management, and digital PR, we provide everything you need in one place. Trusted by startups and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
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- Location
- North Bay Village, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
With more than 12 years of experience in Digital Marketing, we are experts in Social Media, Online Advertising, Graphic Design and Branding...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BLC Web Studio partners with businesses that value quality and smart digital solutions. From custom websites to CRM and automation, we design with intention and proven results backed by award-winning work...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TVGla IS A DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE CREATIVE AGENCYWe work with leading brands who need a partner capable of producing and managing high-touch, high-volume performance creative in rapidly moving environments...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
agua® is an independent creative design practice that flows between disciplines, crafting visual identities, systems and narratives that move with intention. Blending conceptual thinking, experimentation and visual craft, the studio develops tailored projects for brands, artists and cultural institutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Pork Pixel is a collaborative group of highly creative professionals specializing in Branding, Creative, Production, Strategy, Planning and Culture Driven success stories...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Sutherland Springs, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are an independent, multi-disciplinary design studio founded on the passion and friendship of the founders, with two parallel operating locations in Europe...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Brandcoders is a trusted agency based in Orlando, specializing in web design and development, marketing, and branding. We are experts in creating brand identities, powerful websites, custom business web applications, and establishing a digital presence for national brands and growing businesses...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Introducing MADE, a boutique agency specializing in branding, digital services, and marketing, proudly based in Lakeland, Florida. Our expertise lies in crafting compelling brand identities, launching new brands, and assisting established brands in telling their stories more effectively. Comprised of a...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lakeland, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Playback Studio is a creative production partner built for brands and agencies that need high-performing creative without the overhead of growing an in-house team. Rather than operating as a traditional design agency, Playback integrates strategy, creative production, and performance marketing to de...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
We build seo friendly custom websites with one goal in mind: To Get You Ranked. Our websites average top 5 positioning on google within 3 months of launch, and top 3 positioning within 6 months of launch (both with $0 ad spend). Visit our website or call to get a fresh new first impression for your business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Internet is not as complicated as some lead you to believe. If you own a business, practice medicine, or promote yourself online, there are some basic rules to follow to cast a wider net of visibility online. Optima was developed to SIMPLIFY EVERYTHING!...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trilven is a web development and digital marketing agency that builds high-performance websites, e-commerce platforms, and brand identities, helping businesses establish a strong digital presence and drive real, measurable growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Twitchtime is an agency based in India. We are creative geeks who love to design, build and deliver cutting edge websites, eCommerce stores, web app, mobile app and smart digital marketing campaigns that work. #BeSmartGoDigital...
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- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We're a Creative Agency located in Taber, Alberta working with amazing clients to help bring their projects to life. We do websites, logos + branding, graphic design, and video projects. Send us an message to get started...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Taber, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
With over 11 years' experience in multiple industries we have the ability to think outside the box and develop innovative design solutions that break through the clutter. At LVDD we always operate with integrity in all interactions with our clients and partners...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Centurion, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
For over a decade, Lucky Media has been a leading Software Development Agency, based in Dallas, TX. Our extensive experience spans across startups to enterprise-level organizations, demonstrating our flexibility and commitment to delivering high-quality code...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Red SEO makes digital marketing affordable for sole traders and small businesses. With five years of experience in website design, SEO, Google Ads and social media advertising we know what it takes to produce success for your organisation. Your time is valuable, so we make it easy for you to build a digital...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Market Research
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- Location
- St Peters, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
software and web development agency specializing in modern websites, custom applications, automation, and technical SEO. We help businesses build faster, scale smarter, and create digital experiences that drive real results...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Davao City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Scoot is a strategy-led digital marketing agency that provides custom-built solutions to achieve your business goals. We provide digital marketing services that deliver results and drive value for our clients no matter what that looks like. We pride ourselves on being a team of specialists wholl be your...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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
OBCIDO Inc. is a global consulting and digital services firm founded in New York in 2021. We help businesses redefine their digital identity and accelerate growth through strategic consulting, AI solutions, GEO, high-performance websites, and results-driven digital marketing...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Massive Designs is a Texas-based web design and digital marketing agency helping businesses build professional websites and grow their online presence...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- North Richland Hills, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
This January is an indie creative agency building brands that have to earn attention instead of buying it. Our design, creative, production and media buying teams sit side by side. Clients include Lufthansa Group, GRVTY, the International Spy Museum and ZURU...
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- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Owner-led web design, SEO & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) agency serving businesses in Northampton, MA, New Jersey & nationally. Specializing in high-conversion WordPress sites, local SEO, and AI search visibility. 13+ years delivering measurable ROI with transparent, personalized service...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Fresh Bread Digital is a veteran-owned digital marketing agency in New Braunfels, Texas helping service businesses generate more leads and grow online. We specialize in website design, Local SEO, Google Ads, PPC management, AI automation, CRM systems, and lead generation. Our strategies focus on measurable...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- AEO
- CRO
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- Location
- New Braunfels, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Ruwora is a web design & development agency in South Africa, serving ambitious businesses worldwide. We build fast, modern, SEO-friendly websites, web apps, eCommerce platforms and digital experiences that turn visitors into customers and help brands stand out online...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Worcester, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ui Nest is a product design agency helping startups and digital brands build high-performing experiences. We design UI/UX that drives real business outcomes conversions, adoption, retention, and scale. From research and flows to clean interfaces and scalable design systems, we transform ideas into products...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to The Binary Design! We are a US based design and development agency that strives to generate growth-driven results with comprehensive web solutions. Having extensive years of experience in software development, we deliver robust and scalable software solutions to start-ups, SMEs and big enterprises...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Scroll Co. Exclusively is a WordPress Agency providing small and medium sized businesses with a white labeled solution to their WP needs. Most of the service offerings are subscription based to allow business owners to benefit from low monthly payments, which decreases the startup costs...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Tech Trends specializes in hosting WordPress and WooCommerce sites on AWS, utilizing EC2, Apache, and Route 53 for optimal performance and reliability. Our expertise ensures a robust and scalable hosting solution tailored to meet your business needs...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We craft visually striking digital experiences using web, SEO, design, and AI solutions that help brands grow and stand out online...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Trondheim, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Roger West Creative & Code is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps companies build brands, generate leads, and keep customers inspired and engaged...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
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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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