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FindClick is a digital agency that provides web and application development, digital marketing, social media growth, SEO, and promotional services. The company positions itself as a technology and digital growth partner, helping businesses build their online presence, develop digital products, and increase...
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- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We provide appealing branding kits, logo designs, promotional product designs, and sign office designs as part of our inventive design services with the purpose of increasing the exposure of local companies...
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- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ghost is a strategy-first creative agency. We work to make brands impossible to ignore. Branding, marketing, web, and video are the ways we help people tell their story. It's about revealing who you are, who you're for, and why your audience should care...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elliptic Marketing is a software development agency focused on marketing. They specialize in marketing of high-end goods, as well as custom digital marketing projects. Their most popular services are email marketing, web development, and social media marketing...
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- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Extrafemi is a multidisciplinary agency based in Lagos, Nigeria, delivering creative design, digital strategy, product development, marketing, and IT support. With a global client base and a strong commitment to social impact, Extrafemi empowers brands and communities through innovative solutions, educational...
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- Product Design
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- Location
- Isolo, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wide Ripples Digital Inc. is a digital marketing and web design agency offering SEO, social media, lead generation, and website solutions to help businesses grow online with impactful strategies...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
In our Hamburg-based marketing and web agency, you get tailor-made websites, software, branding concepts, and print products combining creative design with smart functionality...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Yellowball is a boutique web design agency based in London, crafting stunning, bespoke websites that captivate and convert. Ready to get the ball rolling?...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Matt Smith Creative is a brand strategy and identity studio for businesses where the product is hard to explain: data centres, fibre networks, engineering contractors, utilities and cyber security firms. We find the clear, human story inside technical expertise, then build names, visual identities and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Neon42: Fast Growth for Challenger BrandsNeon42 is an indie consultancy driving measurable growth for challenger brands through strategic facilitation, tailored workshops, and proprietary methodologies.With 40+ global clients, Neon42 delivers impact by optimising strategies, enhancing customer...
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- Branding
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- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A branding and webdesign studio helping ambitious brands show up with clarity and confidence. We craft thoughtful, high-end visuals and websites that feels as good as they look - made for businesses who know the value of doing it right from the start...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
From idea to launch, our agency builds digital presence and products emphasizing exceptional user experience. We are a small but mighty team of designers, developers, marketers, photographers, and filmmakers located in Denton, TX. We value the quality of our projects over the quantity. In the same way, we...
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- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- PPC
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- Location
- Denton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dizzain is your digital marketing partner, empowering startups, future-forward brands, and industry champions to drive growth. We leverage digital marketing strategies that transform your business objectives into tangible results in increased conversions, sales, and leads...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Website designer for small businesses, specialized in boosting online sales with custom website designs, support and growth strategies...
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Madison, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a highly selective team of designers and developers, capable of working with a wide variety of tools. We're your partner for the more complicated tasks. We pick up where the standard dev shop leaves off...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Briarcliff Manor, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A Miami-based creative growth agency fusing bold design with data-driven strategy. We craft culturally tuned campaigns that move fast, hit hard, and drive measurable growth across branding, web, and digital marketing...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Connecting people with inspired ideas and compelling stories...
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A full-service agency specializing in high-impact website development, paid media, social media management, CRM, inbound marketing, and Artificial Intelligence solutions...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Jundiaí, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We develop tailored digital solutions that drive sales, strengthen your brand, and support your business goals. Every project includes 12 months of support, SEO optimization, mobile-friendly design, and enhanced security to ensure long-term performance. With responsive layouts, custom functionalities, and...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Pruszków, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Matuvu is a Ghent-based studio offering an integrated blend of digital strategy, bespoke web design, and professional photographyfocusing on purpose-driven storytelling and strong visual identities...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bivins Brothers Creative is a digital-first agency dedicated to helping creators turn their ideas into thriving online ecosystems. Founded by brothers Matthew and Evan Bivins, and later joined by Alison Kendrick, the team blends technical expertise with a deep passion for creativitybuilding platforms where...
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- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Full Service Digital Marketing Agency. Call 305-351-3103 for a FREE CONSULTATION. Our services include: website design, SEO services, PPC, Paid traffic, video production, digital marketing, graphic design, social media and more...
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hello! My name is Joanne Sunde, I'm a graphic designer with corporate and agency experience with over 20 years of experience...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Mascouche, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Riley Hayes is a strategic advertising agency that blends creativity with data-driven insights to build compelling brand experiences. With a focus on storytelling and customer engagement, the agency helps businesses connect with their audiences in meaningful ways...
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- Graphic Design
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We successfully provide dedicated full-stack, backend, frontend engineers, and mobile developers for your in-house teams...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Cherkasy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Expect creativity, skill, and passion every time. Our team constantly pushes the limits of whats possible on their boards. We spent years perfecting our craft. Each project as each trick requires a combination of balance, dedication and technique. We embrace the challenges to build products that not only...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- 1 Project Listed
Studio490, has been commitmented to being authentic at everything we do and who we are. We believe in genuine connections and honest conversations, which allow us to develop a deeper understanding of your brands story, vision, and goals. As your creative partner, we strip away the fluff and focus on what...
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- Huntersville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
POP Interactive is an award-winning San Francisco-based web design, development and marketing firm. We work with small to mid-sized companies and organizations, and have been providing web services for over 20 years...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create modern, visually beautiful, and easy to use websites under our monthly web subscription. No need to pay a large lump sum of money to have a high-end website for your business. Our subscription-based website design services assure that your site looks amazing and gets real results online. Having a...
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- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Bleap Integrated Marketing Solutions is a full service website design & digital marketing agency with offices located in Irving, Texas, USA. We provide Online services like Website design & development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)...
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- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hello! Subraa introduces himself as a freelance web designer and developer located in Singapore. With a range of skills, Subraa specializes in web design, logo design, eCommerce web design, WordPress Website Design, Graphic design, and SEO/SEM...
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- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A best-rated Dallas digital marketing agency that delivers powerful results through web design, SEO, social media, email marketing, and integrated CRMs. A HubSpot Gold Partner that has been delivering bottom line results since 2002...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Website Studios is a digital agency that strives to deliver up-to-snuff outcome for each of our services. From the outset, we have learned that picking up the fast pace is more than crucial to dispense a pleasant experience to the customers...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Web Development
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Your company has skills that the world needs to know about! This is what we are all about. We make it easy to get online, make the marketing magic happen, and get the RIGHT customers through the door...
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- Location
- San Bernardino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
David Martin Design is a Bloomington, Indiana digital agency delivering custom web design, premium managed hosting, and results-driven SEO. Partnering with businesses since 1998, we provide direct, expert collaboration without corporate overhead to scale your digital presence...
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- Location
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Redhead Marketing, Inc has provided traditional and internet marketing solutions for solopreneurs and small to mid-sized companies since 2005. Our digital marketing and PR services are for the person who wants to expand their online presence, expand their influence, expand their network and their net worth...
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- Public Relations
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Waterfront Digital are a results driven, full service digital consultancy, based in Dundee, Scotland. We offer web design, ecommerce, social media management, organic & paid digital marketing, app development and a range of supporting consultancy services, both short and long term...
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- Location
- Dundee, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A. Betterman Creative small creative house was founded in 2019. But, this isn't their first rodeo. After serving hundreds of clients and working with many of the top agencies in Indiana, They believe They are capturing the best of each in our philosophy of A Better Way...
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Jump Creative is a full-service digital design group, equipped for today's fluid marketing environment. An experienced, award-winning team of designers and brand specialists, with a broad set of creative skills. Our goal is to create targeted design and marketing that builds brand recognition and increased...
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- Location
- Enola, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're a family-owned company in Southern California that strives to provide effective online marketing solutions and business processes that we tailor for the individual needs of each business...
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- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- La Quinta, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Midnight Cheric Information Network Technologies PVT LTD offers dynamic web development services and strategic technical consultancy tailored for creative agencies and teams, aiming to propel business growth and enhance online presence. With our expertise in digital solutions, we empower clients to achieve...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
915 Web Design specializes in creating custom, responsive websites tailored to your business needs. With a focus on innovative design, user-friendly navigation, and robust functionality, we help businesses stand out in the digital landscape. Our comprehensive services include domain setup and hosting to...
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building strategic websites for growing service-based businesses and nonprofits - sites that help the right people find you, feel confident choosing you, and click 'get started'...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Business-Inspired Web Development Resource for Emerging BusinessesWelcome to KESHANDE Technology, where excellence meets innovation in web solutions! Specializing in, but not limited to, premium web design, website maintenance, and web application development, we offer unparalleled value for your...
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We design visually captivating websites that connect your business with more clients and drive growth. Whether you need a sleek landing page, a fully customized website, or an e-commerce platform, we deliver tailored solutions that meet your business needs...
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Seven Places Productions is a professional Web Design and Development company based on Florida's Space Coast region providing responsive web design and development, search engine friendly, mobile-ready, ADA-compliant accessible sites in a timely manner at an affordable price...
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- Location
- Melbourne FL, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At GlobeSign, each project begins with a strategic consultation to fully understand the clients objectives, target audience, and digital goals. For this project, our goal was to deliver a tailored digital solution that enhances online visibility, engages users effectively, and drives measurable results...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in Leicester, we specialize in web design and digital solutions for the music business. With over 20 years of experience, we've built a reputation for being fast, efficient, and reliable, serving a wide range of clients from international recording artists and labels to up-and-coming bands...
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- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Afton Negrea is a recognized Kajabi Expert who delivers premium branding, custom website design, and strategic Kajabi development for coaches, speakers, and industry experts ready to scale their digital presence...
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- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/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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