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Design Without Boundaries
Billie is a Toronto-based graphic designer, audio producer, and the person behind focusing on editorial design, illustration, branding, and sound. From album covers to immersive audiovisual experiences, Billie brings attitude and authenticity to every project...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Marketing | Design | Content | Web Development | 18+ Yrs
Astha Technology Solutions is a digital marketing agency founded in 2008 with 18+ years of experience and 1,200+ clients served. Our 30+ experts deliver SEO, PPC, Social Media, Content, Lead Generation, CRO, Email Marketing, Automation, & Web Development, focused on measurable growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Assisting Independent SME's Scale Through Social Media using Digital Marketing Solutions
ILG Social was established with a clear mission: to assist independent business owners in realizing their growth potential through the impactful avenue of social media marketing. Recognizing the challenges confronted by small and medium-sized enterprises, we identified social media as a means to level the...
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- eCommerce
- PPC
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Lets Tap Into Your Business Potential
Ive been in digital marketing since 2004. Thats long enough for me to have seen every shortcut, every quick win, every algorithm update and every hurdle. Whats stayed consistent? Results. This comes from knowing what works the strategy, the execution, and having the understanding of how people actually behave...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Advertising
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bamber Bridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Strategy, Infrastructure, And Cultural Intelligence
ROZUM builds the growth systems small businesses and agencies usually lack. Positioning, new business infrastructure, pipeline development, outreach the stuff that turns reputation into revenue. Founded by Maria Robles, a former senior biz dev lead who spent a decade building new business functions for...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Conquer the Creative World.
Hello! I'm Aidy Brooks, a multi-disciplined designer and creative director with a decade of experience across the creative industry...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
It's time to think differently about business.
Welcome to Path & Compass! We are a marketing agency for creative entrepreneurs, we have decided business could and should be done better...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Close communication.
Tea for Two Comunicación Gráfica is a graphic design studio founded in Madrid in 2003 by Paloma Losada and Jorge Palomar...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Building Brands With Clarity and Impact
Brayden Szostak is an honours graduate of George Brown College and a skilled creative director and graphic designer with deep expertise at the intersection of design, art, and technology...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Barrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Still In Frame Creatives is a full-service, turnkey, creative agency specializing in website design, social media management, video/ photo production, branding, digital marketing, and HubSpot solutions. Based in Miami, FL, with support for English and Spanish, we focus on storytelling that connects...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Design Your Zenith
Zen Multimedia Design with over 10m views for clients and millions in revenue generated...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $69/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevate Your Brand's Identity with Distinctive Logo Designs
American Logo Artist is your go-to partner for logo design and branding services that aim to make your brand unforgettable. With a commitment to creativity, innovation, and client satisfaction, We help businesses establish a strong and distinctive online presence...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help passionate entrepreneurs start and grow profitable businesses.
Welcome to Plus Gravity! We're a 360° Creative Branding Design Studio dedicated to attracting your audience to your value-driven ecosystem. Our approach is distinctive. At Plus Gravity, we don't simply dive into design; instead, we begin by actively and personally listening to your needs, processing...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Marousi, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mastering the Art of Brands.
We are The Branding People a vibrant design studio with an international reach, operating from offices in Mexico, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. Our expertise lies in building brands and crafting comprehensive visual communication systems...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Ideas, Shaping Visuals
Lorenzo Fanton is an Italian graphic designer and design director based in New York City, specializing in brand identity, editorial, type, and digital design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transform Your Ideas Into Legacy
Our strength lies in our people. It's a shared mindset and approach to work that has brought us to where we are today together, as a family of creatives. We work efficiently, guided by principles that form the foundation of our culture. These principles inspire us to innovate with passion, collaborate with...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Res Ipsa Loquitur
VizTV Media Services provides web design, video production, and online marketing in Houston, TX and throughout the United States. We build large websites in addition to smaller boutique style websites, provide corporate video production, and digital marketing solutions. Our clients include small businesses...
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- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crafting Visions, Creating Art.
Mar Mar Co. Studio, founded by Marianne Lumholdt and Mark Bedford, offers design consultancy services with expertise in typography and branding. Their work encompasses art direction, branding, digital design, website design, literature, and exhibitions...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Next-Gen Production Agency for Modern Businesses.
Marshall Media offers a full-spectrum of services geared toward providing businesses in any industry with the adequate resources & knowledge for unprecedented growth...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Jupiter, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Obsessed With Creativity That Grows Business
We're for the next-generation ventures looking to redefine industries, future-proof their brands, and drive growth. Through insights, culture, storytelling, and design, we open new paths for scaling brands, reshaping how they connect and engage with their audiences...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Don't Market Your Brand. We Tell Your Story.
Encoded Noire is a full-service creative agency headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. We specialize in brand identity, marketing strategy, and visual content production for clients in consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, and cultural organizations. Our work combines studio-level design craft with...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Grand Coteau, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crafting Ideas Into Reality
We are a design studio that partners with high-end brands to enhance brand value, amplify messaging, and ensure alignment with corporate vision through expert brand identity and product design...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- New Taipei, Taiwan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Specializing in WordPress Web Design and Digital Media Campaigns.
Professional Tempe Web Design Agency with over 25 years of experience in web design & development. Contact this web design agency Tempe, Arizona for web designs now...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Topnotch Performance Marketing
Let us help you grow your business! Our knowledge, high-end team, and unique approach will help you reach your target...
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- Digital Services
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shaping brands with clarity, purpose and lasting impact.
We help ambitious businesses, charities and organisations find their voice, tell their story and create brands that connect with the people who matter.From brand strategy and visual identity to websites and creative design, we bring together thoughtful thinking, creative expertise and over 20 years of...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Barnsley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We design & optimize websites for brands so they can grow.
We are Minimo Studio! A web design business dedicated to helping business owners build and maintain websites to grow their online presence. We take over all the backend work, such as web hosting, design, maintenance, and support, so you can focus on your core operations...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Rise Above The Noise.
Superfounder is dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in their growth trajectory by enabling them to captivate a broader audience of customers, partners, and investors through standout Webflow websites and meticulously crafted app designs. We specialize in leveraging the power of cutting-edge design techniques...
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Better Brands
BRND® Consulting is a strategic branding agency dedicated to building and transforming brands for innovative companies. Our approach focuses on empowering businesses, enabling them to differentiate themselves and reach their desired success...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dreams Over Fear
A strategy-driven creative agency crafting brand identities, high-performance websites and digital ecosystems for startups, creators and modern businesses. Navigating the convergence of identity, systems, and digital presence...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Supela, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Laissez-nous réinventer le Web pour vous.
Notre agence de design Web innovatrice spécialisée dans la conception de site Web pour particuliers et petites et moyennes entreprises.We as an agency specialized in web design for small and medium businesses and personal Web sites...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Québec City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Eye-catching Graphic & Web Design
DaBiri Designs provides graphic and print design, branding and corporate identity, and custom web design at a price that is much less than larger design firms. We have municipalities and government agencies as well as many businesses as clients...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Seminole, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Deutsch LA is a data-inspired, culturally shaped creative studio.
Offering Digital, Branding, And Music Marketing Services. Deutsch LA is a data-inspired, culturally shaped creative studio. By working at the intersection of entertainment, technology and culture, we keep brands ahead of whats next. With Hollywoods creative legacy as our backdrop and the ingenuity of Silicon...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Faster. Better. Affordable.
blend. combines music marketing, video editing, design, storytelling and technology into meaningful consumer experiences. Their work fuels engagement and drives results...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help you imagine.
We are a group of young designers and creatives that share the same passion for helping brands grow to the best potential...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Cebu City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Good Design Is As Little Design As Possible
Venore is an advertising agency founded in 2010 by Görkem Güvendi, our Founder and Creative Director, with creativity at the heart of everything we do. Since its inception, Venore has become a leader in the industry, delivering innovative and strategic communication solutions that help brands share their...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Human Touch in Every Pixel
Aristos24 is a premier digital design agency, specializing in Brand Strategy & Identity, UX/UI Design, Digital Transformation, Web & Mobile Design, Product Design, Packaging Design, Motion Design, and Design Consultation. With a dedicated team of creative experts and 10+ years of experience, we craft...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Full Service Advertising Agency Munich
Humanizit is a full-service marketing agency based in Munich that helps small businesses and freelancers grow their visibility, connect authentically with their target audience, and increase sales through strategic branding, social media management, content creation, web design, and tailored marketing...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creative House
Agência Mint is a São Paulo-based digital marketing agency with 50 specialists. We help brands grow through SEO, Social Media, Digital Strategy, and Content Creation with data-driven, creative solutions...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Boost Your Business Digitally with Our Expert Support
Established in 2018, Mysearch Global Rewards evolved into MSGR, an innovative IT solutions firm boasting a strong presence in India, Dubai, and the United States. Under the guidance of a dedicated team of IT experts, each with over twenty years of experience in the field across more than a dozen countries...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Design That Creates Connections.
Hey there! My name is Jackie Bain, my personality is been creative and lived my best life at Grays, where I got my degree in Visual Communication...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Exquisite designs that captivate.
Hey there! My name is Mehdi Ayache Berberos, I'm a professional Creative Director, Multi-disciplinary Designer & Entrepreneur currently based in Bali, Indonesia...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pare, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Believe in magic.
Welcome to In A Nutshell! My name is Eva Ackermann, and I'm the graphic designer & illustrator behind the agency...
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- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- Fessenheim, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Impact Influence Proximity
MAJER is a woman-owned firm specializing in integrated marketing, global PR, and strategic communications. We operate on the principle that a brand's public narrative and its marketing infrastructure should function as a single unit. By unifying these three disciplines, we provide the oversight necessary to...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Award-Winning, Full-Service Creative Agency in New York City
Offering creative, branding, and music marketing solutions. Empirical is an award-winning, full-service creative agency in New York City. We partner with businesses to build, launch and grow their brand identity...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Branding for the Brave
Hi-TiDE™ is a Hamburg-based branding and design agency creating distinctive identities, publications, and digital experiences for mid-sized companies, start-ups, and ambitious brands. We combine strategic thinking with bold, award-worthy design to build brands that stand out and endure...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Corporation Pop - Creating Deeply Engaging Interactive Experiences
We create deeply engaging interactive experiences that connect you with your customers...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Elevating Ambitious Brands.
We drive growth and audience engagement. We holistically cater to brands and harness the power of social media, by balancing both brand building and performance strategies...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Web Development & More.
Leveraging a wealth of experience across digital marketing, design, and research, we adopt a meticulously data-driven methodology to navigate the multifaceted digital channels. Our mission? To craft tailor-made solutions that not only resonate with your audience but also drive tangible results. With Dropdown...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Berrings, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Enterprise-like solutions for small companies.
At SmartNow we focuses on small companies and start-ups. To help them to have the right technologies & tools to grow their company as fast as possible...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Brand strategy, web design and content marketing that leads to results.
Lucky Pilgrim is a boutique web design, brand strategy, and content marketing agency that drives engagement for ambitious companies. Crafting connections and building audiences, we drive engagement for ambitious companies...
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- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Print Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/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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