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Design District is a full-service graphic and web design company specializing in custom logo design, brand development and identity creation...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nelson, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
FireVibe is a web design firm based in Hagerstown, Maryland, dedicated to helping businesses succeed online by delivering high-quality, affordable website design and development services. We specialize in creating professional, visually appealing, user-friendly, and search-engine-optimized websites tailored...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Hagerstown, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creating beautiful websites tailored to your business needs, enabling you to focus on your customers while we focus on your website...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Use Our Expertise To Help Companies Grow BetterOur mission is to empower and train businesses on how to optimize their business operations. Through a strategic combination of marketing and sales tactics, otherwise known as revenue operations, we aim to help businesses grow efficiently and be in control...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Bozeman, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tuxon specializes in custom app development, building high-performance mobile and web applications that drive digital innovation for businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ImpulsoIT is a digital agency specializing in custom web design, strategic digital advertising, and bilingual audiovisual production. They create modern, functional websites and impactful campaigns to help businesses thrive online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Neuquen, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
FORM designs and builds outstanding websites and brands that capture attention, build trust and engage your audience. All of our projects are approached strategically and comprehensively, and we build websites quickly and efficiently on low-code platforms...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strat and Code builds bold, strategy-first websites that dont just look goodthey convert. We cut through the noise with clean design, custom code, and zero bullshit. Every pixel has a purpose. Every site, built to perform...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At DesignCyclone.com, we're passionate about unlocking your business's full digital potential. Lets talk about how we can elevate your web presence and deliver real, measurable results through cost-effective, ROI-driven strategies. Were excited to help you explore new online opportunities!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're a London based website design and digital marketing agency that offers the very best in Website Design, PPC Marketing such as Google Ads & Facebook/Instagram Ads, and SEO services. Our team are a group of visual experts that have an unparalleled knowledge of website design and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
DentalRx Websites, SEO, and Automations are essential for dental owners that are looking to grow. Our solutions save time, increase revenue, and build enterprise value...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Indispensable Marketing helps local service and professional businesses improve visibility in local search through expert Google My Business optimization. Their team audits and refines business listings so brands appear more prominently in Googles Local Pack and Maps, helping drive more calls, directions and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Image Building Media is a full-service digital marketing and internet marketing agency based in Tampa, Florida, that helps businesses enhance online visibility, generate leads, and increase conversions through tailored digital strategies. The agency offers services including SEO, web design and development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
German WordPress agency with 9 years of experience. Custom websites for SMBs, real estate, law firms & local businesses. Based in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Location
- Nürtingen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Burning Studio, we believe a great website should do more than look good - it should make people say WOAHH while helping businesses grow, convert visitors into customers, and stand out in a crowded digital world...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Radom, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ozmark Media builds high-converting websites and SEO systems that help local businesses get found, trusted, and chosen online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to 30TH FEB, your one stop solution for Idea, Branding and Content solutions. We manage your business dreams through idea validation and further give the idea a shape through Brand Identity Design and further spread the idea through content writing, marketing support and digital marketing. This is one...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Big Neurons is a French brand content and digital acquisition agency based in Évreux, Normandie. We help SMEs and mid-size companies build communication that actually drives business results — not just looks good. Our Neuro-Scaling method connects content strategy, social media management, SEA/SMA, GEO...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Évreux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Explainer video company and 2D 3D animation studio in Houston, Dallas, TX...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fulshear, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Super Graphic is a boutique creative studio based in the UK. We deliver creative visual experiences that are underpinned by insight, strategy, and love for design. But above all, we ensure that they are all supported with great stories that engage, inspire, provoke, connect, and amaze...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Real is an experienced and award-winning Cheshire web design agency. We love designing user friendly, bespoke websites that properly support our customers business goals. Our highly creative designers and developers will work closely with you every step of the way. Our high-quality web creations are always...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Print Design
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- Location
- Scholar Green, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Next Brand stands as a firmly established enterprise with operational bases in Melbourne, Australia, and Cape Town, South Africa. Our team boasts extensive experience in human-centered design principles, allowing us to adeptly craft compelling corporate strategies and deliver exceptional outcomes for a...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a team of professional with great passion for creating the best solutions for our clients and take their ideas to life through 3D Visualization, Digital Marketing and Interactive Solutions...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Plantation, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crystal Pyramid Limited is a UK-based web design and hosting company serving businesses from its base in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, with 25 years of website-building experience. The company specializes in WordPress website design, website hosting, site care, and digital consultancy, serving primarily small...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a dedicated team of digital marketers who help travel/tourism, transportation and eCommerce brands grow bookings and build their business online...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Laurence Zimmermann, founder of FractalMax, runs a digital marketing boutique agency specializing in press release distribution, media outreach, SEO, and web design. FractalMax helps businesses boost visibility, secure media coverage, gain backlinks, and drive targeted traffic...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vizualogy is a creative studio blending branding, web design, and digital strategy. We help ambitious businesses stand out with bold identities, seamless websites, and smart SEO that drives growth. From concept to launch, our team combines design expertise and technical skills to deliver work that looks great...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Agadir, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Green Hat Workers is a creative agency specialized in digital communication. We design brands, websites, strategies, and content that help businesses connect with their audience, stand out, and grow online...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BockPress is your trusted partner for WordPress white label development, offering specialized expertise and reliable support for capacity bottlenecks and complex projects. We create scalable, maintainable websites using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and optimize them with data analysis for better conversions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Erding, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2016, Bulk specializes in delivering Web Design and Video Editing solutions for businesses and projects. Driven by passion, industry expertise, and practical experience, we transform ideas into impactful projects that deliver meaningful results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Maria Duran is a Product and Graphic Designer based in Chicago, bringing over three years of product design experience alongside seven years in graphic design, illustration, and branding. She is passionate about crafting innovative, user-friendly designs that make an impact...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
HUGE Creative Agency is a creative digital marketing and branding company based in Eastern Europe. It focuses on turning brand concepts into full experiences across strategy, design, content, and performance marketing for local and international clients...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Frank Balderrama is a website designer in Sacramento that specializes in designing and maintaining complete marketing packages that include Graphic Design, Logo Design, Website Design, Print Design, E-mail Ad Design and Marketing, Audio and Video Production, Illustration and Social Media...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Techno Infonet is a leading provider of Web Development, Mobile App Development, and SEO services; dedicated to help the leading IT companies and clients build a stronger business – by Making IT Simple. Headquartered in India and the UK, Techno Infonet began its journey in 2004. Over the past 15 years...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
We are A Brand-First Branding Agency on an odyssey of weaving visual stories that resonate and inspire through Revolutionary Branding. Harnessing the transformative power of ideas, we craft soulful and revolutionary designs that forge commercially avant-garde identities and brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Dubai businesses trust XNTRIC for high-impact SEO, ads, and social campaigns built to convert. Our team delivers insight-led strategies that scale brand growth across the region...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're Penta Studio, an independent brand and design studio for ambitious businesses.We help brands figure out who they are, what makes them different, and how to make people care.Sometimes that means creating something from scratch. Sometimes it means taking something that's already good and making it...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Chichester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We deal with clients and projects with purpose. We deliver on time, to budget, and to client expectations.We pride ourselves in an open and transparent line of communication. We provide support throughout our projects, never leaving a client alone...
Top Services:
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Adcoast is an award-winning marketing agency specializing in online presence, digital advertising, creative services, web design and social media marketing...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Grapevine, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Easy-SEO.Agency accompagne les TPE, PME, e-commerçants et startups dans le développement de leur visibilité en ligne grâce à des stratégies SEO complètes : optimisation technique, arborescence et maillage interne, netlinking, SEO local, migration de sites, création de contenu et référencement GEO...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Compiègne, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Finture is dynamic and ambitious team focused on creating IT solutions corresponding with client's needs and current market trends. We support our clients every step of the way - from concept, selection of the right tools and technologies, project planning, code development, testing to maintenance and support...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our focus is transforming our clients business through digital marketing. Our approach involves immersing ourselves into our clients business so we develop a greater understanding of it. From there, we assess their digital efforts and work to develop strategies to meet their business objectives...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Burlington, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MindRabbit Media helps premium brands and businesses in New Zealand, Australia & Europe to establish a high-end digital presence through bespoke website design, strategic online marketing & exclusive consulting services. By combining creativity with analytical precision, I deliver tailor-made solutions that...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Pakaraka, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
"Its like getting an internal marketing team for a fraction of the cost." Perfect for Start-ups and Small-to-Medium-Sized Businesses. Scaling companies from $0 to $50M in revenue. Full-service, multi-channel with a Fractional CMO establishing strategy and a rigorous optimization testing methodology...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a technology-driven software house that provides high-quality web and mobile applicationsThe wide experience of our team enables to operate successfully in various areas, such as eHealth, telecom, logistic, fintech, IoT, work with AI, and others. We can create a digital product from scratch or...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lodz, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Unlock the full potential of your online presence with our subscription-based webflow design services. Tailored for businesses aiming for growth through standout digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Founded by two friends with a shared love for the outdoors and creative media, Mtn Born Media specializes in elevating individuals and brands through award-winning content. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including video production, photography, SEO, web design, and social media marketing, all...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Discover Los Angeles's premium digital companion with True North Social, a top Instagram marketing and link building company. We're the complete package from dynamic social media campaigns and impeccable web designs to ROI-driven ads and poignant storytelling...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We believe content is the driver of all digital marketing programs. We believe that good content drives SEO, cutting through the noise to deliver brand messages. In short, we believe in good content...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We custom build a website to suit your needs, by finding the right balance between using existing tools and frameworks to save time and money and designing and building bespoke solutions when necessary. We also provide ongoing hosting and support once your website is running...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- St Kilda East, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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