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SiteRider is a solo agency founded in 2023 by Dominik Rajdl in Feldkirchen, Germany. Specializing in web design and managed hosting, Dominik provides concept-to-launch services: branding and secure hosting. Serving freelancers, small businesses, and creatives, he ensures cohesive design and technical...
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- Web Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Feldkirchen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Keach Agency, a full service digital marketing agency in the USA, we specialize in affordable and comprehensive digital solutions designed to enhance your business visibility and growth. From designing and developing user-friendly websites and mobile apps to delivering strategic online marketing campaigns...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
AddAlign.com is a woman-owned digital agency specializing in brand alignment and growth. We provide web design, branding, digital strategy, SEO, and content services, ensuring every touchpoint from visuals to messaging to user experience resonates and connects. With a strategic, creative approach, we help...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Naples, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Redlio Labs is an Ahmedabad, India-based enterprise software development company founded in 2014. The company develops custom software and ERP systems for mid-size and large organizations and provides dedicated senior engineering teams and IT staff augmentation. It serves clients globally and reports 12+...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
VM Project offers expert WordPress services from a skilled professional based in Russia. With a focus on web development and design, I specialize in creating, customizing, and optimizing WordPress websites to suit your business needs, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and user-friendly solutions that drive...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tver, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We're the Website Creation Agency that will skyrocket your brand and leave the competition in the dust! While they're just making websites, we craft digital masterpieces that drive real results...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Boca is a business-drive agency based in Brazil. We use creativity as a strategic tool to differentiate products and businesses. In just three years, our work in branding and advertising has been increasingly recognized by the Brazilian market, international market and buyers from around the world...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Priority Web 365, we understand the frustration that comes with bad service. Thats why we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality website solutions, backed by our commitment to prompt and professional support...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Location
- Okeechobee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
This is for the creators, the creatives, the makers and the innovators. Bringing your business to life through authentic brand identities, meaningful brand photography and creative web design...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- Marlow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At SocialMix, we use our expertise to boost your brands visibility across all digital platforms. Our fully remote team is skilled at juggling multiple projects while crafting effective, goal-driven marketing strategies. We focus on delivering results that align with your business vision. With SocialMix, its...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We work with local service companies like landscaping, roofting, HVAC, restaurants, fitness studios and salons. We can help you grow your business and get more customers by increasing your conversion rates through better branding, messaging and conversion focused design...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Location
- Langley, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Kitamaru is a web design & development agency that creates and redesigns outdated websites for small service businesses. We create fast, conversion-focused sites with clear messaging, modern UX and solid SEO foundations so your website finally looks good and actually brings you clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Timișoara, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
Louisville Web Guy is a dedicated web design and digital presence service focused on helping small businesses throughout Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding region establish a professional and effective online footprint...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Logo Design
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Altin Digital is a strategic web studio specializing in web design, copywriting, and SEO for freelancers and small businesses in Germany and Switzerland. They dont create generic website search project is custom-built to not only look great but actively attract and convert customers...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Alanya, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Has your digital marketing plateau'd? Are you seeing advertising efficiency begin to decrease? Our goal at Algofy is to take a look at your digital marketing through your entire marketing funnel. We believe that digital marketing can be effective for all businesses, however the right marketing mix and...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
GrowthIQ Digital is a Colorado-based digital marketing agency specializing in data-driven PPC, SEO, and strategic digital marketing solutions designed to fuel business growth. We empower brands to maximize their online presence, engage their target audience, and drive measurable results. At GrowthIQ, our team...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Berthoud, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Modern, top-quality design services customized for your business. Learn how Chimento Agency can support your enterprise and be your trusted partner...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Fast, secure WordPress & Shopify websites for startups and growing brands, engineered to turn more visitors into customers. Trusted by businesses in USA, UK, UAE & Australia...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Taliparamba, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
FREE SEO and WEB DESIGN Consultation! Do you need a simple, clean website that's Google friendly with SEO in mind? Then this is what you need to look at. Based in Utah and we don't outsource overseas, we are here to help you not only look good but rank with the best of them on google. Reach out to us!...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- South Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SumFactors is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, web design, and digital strategy. We help businesses generate more traffic, enquiries, and revenue through tailored, data-led campaigns. From branding and website development to ongoing marketing and optimization, we...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ascot, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lauren Novak is committed to designing visual communications that are both impactful and accessible. Her academic background emphasizes the integration of creativity and strategy to produce cohesive designs that connect with a wide range of audiences...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Leawood, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bright10 is a globally focused digital agency helping ambitious businesses improve how they look, rank and convert online. We create premium websites, e-commerce platforms and digital growth systems supported by SEO, AI search visibility, content and automation. Based in Cape Town and working internationally...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
LightBox is an award-winning, full-service design agency specializing in premium visual identity and branding services for nonprofits. We take pride in delivering exceptional design solutions tailored to enhance the impact and visibility of nonprofit organizations...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Goshen, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Tactile Group is a full-service digital agency specializing in innovative technology solutions for local, state and federal governments, enterprise and non-profit clients. With a focus on human-centered design, we create captivating digital experiences that work seamlessly across all devices, while...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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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- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- La Quinta, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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- Web Development
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DesignWons is an action-oriented marketing company that empowers blue-collar, family-owned businesses in Chicago and Middle Tennessee with consistent, impactful digital marketing...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Orland Park, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
At MPRDesigns, our Recorded Live Creative Session on Zoom is not just a design service; its a transformative experience. By combining creativity, real-time collaboration, and immediate problem-solving, we empower you to actively participate in your design project, ultimately achieving outcomes that are...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Email Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Port Orange, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $32/hr
Boutique web design and SEO services serving small businesses in Las Vegas and nationwide. Desert Rose Design & Photo Co. is a boutique Las Vegas web design company that offers personable, custom web design services to clients throughout the United States...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
10x Med Spa Marketing helps medical spas grow by turning online visibility into steady bookings. We focus on bringing in more qualified clients, strengthening your reputation, and creating long-term growth for your practice...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I founded Bewebsy to provide a quality service and maintain ongoing relationships with my fellow business owners. At Bewebsy, you will work with me directly before, during and after your project launch...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
BlackSky Marketing gives local business owners a direct partner for website design and digital marketing. We serve Texoma, Dallas, Fort Worth, North Texas, and southern Oklahoma with SEO, AI search optimization, Google Business Profile management, social media, paid ads, email marketing, and branding. Every...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bells, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ATamez Design helps your service-based business attract the right clients, boost the visibility of your business (in-store or online), and drive growth with strategic branding, high-converting websites, and designs that support long-term success...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
After years developing websites at Microsoft and Facebook, we have created a small digital agency that specializes in helping Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses build better websites...
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- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Menlo Park, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Appsky is a human-centered creative agency that specializes in design, software, & consulting. We are based in Omaha, NE and focus on building custom solutions for hybrid mobile apps and progressive web apps (PWAs), WordPress websites and e-commerce, and full graphic design and branding...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $88/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Custom web design and development serving West Michigan. Best local website design company serving all of you business web needs. Affordable website design to help grow or start your business on the web...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ludington, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Oi Marketing, a team based in Surrey and Vancouver, BC. Since 2018, we have been helping businesses across the Fraser Valley and beyond with custom web design, SEO, digital ads, and branding. We believe in a collaborative, data-driven approach built on authenticity and transparent communication to...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WinWebDesign builds fast, conversion-focused WordPress websites for Swiss SMEs. Fixed prices from CHF 1'690, up to ten preview rounds, local SEO and hosting on European servers included. Design, photography, video and development from one two-person studio in Butschwil - you always talk directly to the owner...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bütschwil-Ganterschwil, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Foreign Expression was created by Kara Meyer, our Creative Director, with a passion for making design more accessible. Kara founded the company to connect complex visual communication with the audiences it aims to engage...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create systems designed to help companies grow profitably and achieve long-term success. Our approach focuses on building strong customer relationships with an obsessive attention to detail that aims to WOW customers and turn them into passionate advocates for our clients' brands...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Texas Webmaster, LLC is a Pearland, Texas web design and development company specializing in websites for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations throughout the Greater Houston area...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Pearland, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Manhattan Agency is a premier web design and development agency dedicated to building high-performing websites that captivate audiences and drive business growth. With a focus on creativity and functionality, the agency delivers custom digital solutions tailored to each clients goals...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative Canvas was founded specifically to help small businesses innovate and grow their online presence. We work directly with businesses to solve their website challenges, using present day technologies and best industry practices...
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- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Davenport, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Clleancode is a digital agency focused on clean code, modern design, and scalable web development. We turn complex ideas into elegant, high-performing websites for clients worldwide...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Pristina, Kosovo
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kingdon Marketing offers web design, SEO, social media, blogging, and email marketing. We use content marketing and strategy to bring traffic to your website from Google that converts to leads and sales. Phase one is all about your brand, messaging, and SEO. Phase two is marketing with articles, social media...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Boone, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Digital Nature, we transform your online presence into a stable and measurable sales channel. We design comprehensive, customized strategies, analyzing your business and the market to accelerate your growth...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Alicante, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sabre Digital is a London-based ecommerce growth agency founded by Harry, who scaled his own DTC brand (Furrfetch) to £1.2M in year one before launching the agency. Every strategy Sabre uses was tested first-hand with real money. The agency specializes in Shopify development, Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok...
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- PPC
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We design and develop modern websites (CMS), offer web hosting services and do interactive virtual tours in 360 degree. Our greatest success is the satisfaction of our clients! No matter which company you will choose for the web development, but their references matters...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Slavonski Brod, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Piero Salardi® is a global graphic designer and art director crafting refined brand identities and packaging systems with clarity, purpose, and emotion. Working at the intersection of strategy, design, and culture, the studio partners with ambitious brands to create visual languages that connect, perform...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Designer for small businesses. We build websites that are beautiful AND book clients and make you money!...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Reading, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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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