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Bamozz specializes in crafting performance-driven websites that drives more sales, bookings and inquires. With a focus on seamless UX & smart design, our e-commerce and service-based clients typically see a 2-5x boost in leads & sales within months of launching...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $108/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Living Light Digital, we build websites that reflect your brand, engage your audience, and deliver ROI. Our services include custom web design, responsive mobile design, branding & identity, SEO optimization, and ongoing maintenance...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Gresham, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
If your site isn't selling, its failing. For over 20 years, we've helped small businesses transform outdated websites into sales engines - built to capture leads, close customers, and grow revenue...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zilamo is a top-rated website design company in Johannesburg, helping businesses across Gauteng grow online with world-class web design, eCommerce development, SEO services, and website maintenance. With over 17 years of experience, Zilamo builds fast, secure, and fully optimised websites designed to convert...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Randburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a leading digital agency in Dubai, Spider Web Solutions delivers a full spectrum of end-to-end digital solutions tailored for ambitious businesses across the UAE...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
Market Elevator offers innovative website design, development, and digital marketing services to elevate your business online in New Jersey...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Paramus, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We believe your website should be more than just a digital brochure. At Pixelverse, every site we create is designed around how real people use it and coded from scratch to make it faster, stronger, and more reliable than template-built alternatives...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Cliffside Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Next Reach Solutions helps businesses dominate Google Search and Maps. We reveal where you rank, why competitors outrank you, and how to climb into the top results with proven local SEO and high-converting websites...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
QuadAngles is a professional agency leader in digital experiences, web design, mobile app and branding...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A partner that delivers fast, professional results, without the complexity, contracts or headaches that come with traditional web development...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Jefferson, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cross Internet is a full-service online marketing agency that focuses on providing effective and innovative solutions for SMEs. With our services such as web design, search engine optimization and social media marketing, we increase the online presence of our customers and help them achieve their business...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Nederweert, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At our core, were a group of humans who love what we do. Weve built a happy, collaborative studio where creativity thrivesand that energy shows up in every project. If youre looking for a future-forward CPG partner who knows how to make your brand pop, youre in the right place...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Quartz is a one-person web design studio in Grand Baie, Mauritius. Mathieu designs and builds each website from scratch for small businesses, in French and English, and works remotely with clients anywhere in the world. Prices are fixed and announced upfront, the client owns the domain, code and logins from...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Grand Baie, Mauritius
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Media Components, we help businesses grow smarter. As a leading digital marketing agency with 20+ years of experience, we specialize in boosting online visibility, driving conversions, and maximizing ROI for companies of all sizes. From startups to established enterprises, we tailor our strategies to meet...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Hopewell, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Digital Stride is a specialized digital marketing agency headquartered in York, PA, dedicated to building revenue-generating marketing foundations for contractors, trade professionals, AEC firms, and home service providers. Founded on "No-BS Marketing" in 2023, we combine technical SEO, local search...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- York, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Website Wizards is a reputable Web Design & SEO Company with a history dating back to 2006. It specializes in providing professional web design, automotive website design, and app development services, proudly made in the United States...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
IPIX Tech services is one of the top web development company in India & USA with professional web developers & designers to build an custom website development, wordpress development and ecommerce development...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Calicut, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Pod Digital Marketing, your success is our success. We provide a joined-up and innovative marketing approach for businesses across the UK. Whether you are looking for Web Design, SEO, Social, PPC or more, we have the skilled workforce to drive more leads and sales for your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We connect your business to your ideal customers through SEO optimised websites made to capture quality leads...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At JSO Web Dev, our mission is simple: To empower small businesses and individuals with beautiful, functional, and affordable websites that work on every device and rank well in search engines...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Print Design
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Saskatoon, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Magna Dijital Pazarlama Ajansı is a digital marketing agency founded in 2014, operating with a 15+ person in-house team. The agency manages digital marketing through an integrated structure, combining strategy, execution, and technical production within the same system...
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- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- PPC
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Foreman Creative doesn't just design-we build solutions that empower your company, strengthen your brand, and drive measurable growth. From bold branding and custom websites to strategic marketing and digital innovation, every project is crafted with a clear purpose: to position your business for long-term...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Making the Impossible Possible in B2B Marketing. In a world marketing agencies push expensive paid campaigns and temporary solutions, LadyBugz emerged with a revolutionary approach: what if B2B marketing could deliver consistent results without draining your budget? We help our clients stand out, organically...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Port Shepstone, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Explore Webstore is a leading custom web design and development company, specialized in WordPress, Shopify, Magento 2, and custom PHP projects, including API integration...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bradford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Zehlm Web Development, LLC is a North Carolina-based web design and development company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Morganton, NC. The company specializes in affordable custom website design, SEO, ecommerce development, responsive web applications, CMS platforms, database integrations, and digital...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Morganton, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Devziv is a Webflow agency that helps teams turn their website into a growth asset. We design and build high-converting Webflow websites for SaaS, B2B, fintech, healthcare, startups, crypto/Web3, studios, and service businesses...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Studio Zosia is a boutique luxury website and brand design studio working with ambitious founders and creatives worldwide. Our focus is on websites and brands that don't just look beautiful, but that work, feel and connect beautifully, too. We specialise in luxury, digital-first branding, and editorial and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Invanity is the revenue-first marketing agency. That means we refuse to separate marketing from commercial outcomes. Everything we do is built to create desire, capture demand, and bring the repeatable revenue that fuels growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Aston Sandford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Nebs Creative is a UI/UX-focused digital agency crafting conversion-driven websites and web applications that blend clean design with scalable technology for growing brands and startups...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mildenhall, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Made by Dave works with brands like yours to design, build and manage websites using Squarespace. We've clocked 18,000+ hours working within the platform as a certified Squarespace Expert and Circle Member. This gives us access to some of the best web design tools out there and gives you the best results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Watford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
You Like It Your website, your style!At You Like It Webdesign, we create custom websites that perfectly match your vision. Whether you need a sleek business site or a creative portfolio, we ensure a user-friendly, modern, and responsive design. Your ideas, our expertise lets build something great...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Bree, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We design websites that don't just look good, they make an impact. Our web design services ensure your online presence captures attention, tells your unique story, and keeps visitors coming back. Whether you need a fully custom design or a streamlined template, we'll help you stand out where it matters most...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're more than just a typical web development agency we're a thriving community of digital builders committed to crafting your online kingdom...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PeachSites is a North Georgiabased digital agency specializing in SEO-focused website design for small businesses. The company helps local businesses improve visibility on Google, attract qualified traffic, and generate consistent leads through strategic web design and local SEO services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Hoschton, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MarketReach is a B2B technology marketing agency that helps complex tech brands say what they mean, show why it matters, and get things done without the usual marketing migraine...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Event Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
From Web design to SEO optimization, we excel at providing personalized service and helping to optimize your business for success. Locally-owned and operated, we want to see your company succeed within your budget and with no strings attached...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Waterford, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
BrandZap is a design consultancy specializing in b2b startups and growth-stage companies. Unlike giant expensive agencies, or cheap unreliable freelancers, we keep things simple: straight-forward pricing and easy-to-understand website packages...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Companies always struggle to find efficient methods to enhance their web presence in the current digital world. But not all businesses possess the time, resources, and expertise to control their SEO, AIs, and optimizations of their websites. Visiogle comes in, and you could connect these businesses to...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bespoke AI and software for startups and SMEs in the US and Australia. ERP, web, mobile and design, from a team of around 20 in Hanoi, Vietnam...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Devomech Solutions GmbH is a pioneering IT entity driven by the ethos of "innovating beyond conventional boundaries. We are leader in engineering innovation, specializing in advanced technology solutions for the medical, automotive, and retail industries...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Development
- IoT
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Kornwestheim, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Gsinfotechvis Pvt. Ltd. is Pune's is a fast-growing IT solutions provider committed to driving business success through innovation. Specializing in app and software development, digital marketing, GPS tracking, and IT consulting, the company offers cutting-edge services tailored to modern business needs...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Coreflow designs and builds high-quality websites and online shops, combined with modern search engine optimization...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Feldbach, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ChurchTrac churches an easy-to-use software that includes everything they need to manage their ministry and connect with their people. From fund accounting to a church website & app, ChurchTrac simplifies your ministry and eliminates costly software subscriptions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Award-Winning Web Design, Branding & Digital Marketing Agency in the DMV. At ImageWorks Creative, we help businesses in Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington DCand nationwidestand out, connect, and grow...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Syed Ahmer Shah is a Software Engineer & Full-Stack Developer building web, mobile, SaaS, and AI solutions for startups and growing businesses. I turn real business needs into secure, scalable, and maintainable products with a focus on performance, usability, and long-term value...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Hyderabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Your Web Pros sets itself apart by combining local expertise with technical precision. They understand the unique challenges of St. Louis businessesfrom competing in crowded industries to ranking in local searches. Their sites regularly score 90100 on Google Lighthouse performance tests, and their strategies...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Jerseyville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Website design company building professional websites for businesses. We provide additional services such as SEO, Brand Logo Design, and Construction Accounting...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Accounting
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Linnify, we help visionary companies accelerate their digital development efforts. From growing startups to tech-driven organizations, we support you in defining, designing, building, and successfully launching on time through dedicated product teams...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At ZipLocal, we don't just sell services; we partner with businesses to drive real growth. Headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah, we have successfully steered through the digital evolution, shifting from traditional roots to a cutting-edge, digital-first agency...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Stauber Creative is a Bend-based web design studio helping small businesses build clean, fast, and user-friendly websites. I specialize in custom web design, Shopify storefronts, ongoing SEO, and site maintenance. With a collaborative approach and focus on results, I create websites that look great, perform...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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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