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Our services offer a wide range of options for excellent outcomes: Digital Marketing, SEO, Affiliate Marketing, and Web Design Solutions. We don't just provide services, we also utilize them for our own projects. Sometimes, we come across things we haven't used in a while only to realize they're not working...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Softsasi, a prominent technology firm in Bangladesh, develops innovative software and games prioritizing the user experience, ensuring that our offerings are intuitive and easily accessible. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction positions us as the preferred option for advanced development...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Kushtia, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $39/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Expert Website Design & Webflow Development services that bring your vision to life. We have stunning, responsive, high-performance websites for your brand, ensuring seamless user experiences and fast, reliable performance. From concept to launch, we handle everything with precision and creativity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
D&D AI Agency is Vancouvers premier AI Automation and Web Design firm. We reject the traditional, high-cost agency model. Instead, we leverage advanced AI to provide accessible, high-ROI scaling solutions for businesses. We are interested in long-term partnerships. We win when you grow...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Upspire Labs is a lean, modern design studio that blends bold ideas with sharp execution to help companies move faster and think more strategically...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We design and develop user-centric solutions that help companies accomplish their goals. From startups to established businesses, we work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and create customized software that drives growth and success...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Evolving Web, a company with a mission to help clients make a positive impact, offers a range of services including audit services, strategy, design, development, marketing, and maintenance...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Evanic Freelancing Solutions is a top-tier digital solutions agency specializing in mobile app development, website creation, and high-performance digital marketing. With a mission to Build the Future of Technology, One Line of Code at a Time, we combine creativity, speed, and technical excellence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Ilesa, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Fibonalabs deploys technology to unveil value-oriented processes and craft innovative solutions for every business. From offering world-class user experience and digital product development to implementing strategy and technology, we help you gain a sharp competitive edge in the industry...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Honeycomb Software is an IT Consulting and Software development company serving clients since March 2015...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $36/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Scale Tech is a full-service development agency based in Vilnius, Lithuania, offering web and mobile app development, product design, staff augmentation, AI consulting and IT outsourcing services...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Hope & Teal is a faith-driven creative and technology agency helping micro businesses grow with branding, web design, content, automation, Odoo ERP, and more -designed to simplify operations and support purposeful growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- CRM Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- ERP Consulting
- Branding
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- Location
- Mason, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Web Infotech is a leading web, mobile app, and AI development company that helps businesses turn complex ideas into practical digital products. Backed by 10+ years of experience, 100+ IT professionals, and a strong client retention rate, the company partners with startups, SMBs, and enterprise teams...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
WeeTech Solution Pvt Ltd has unmatched experience and is recognized as the Best IT Company In Surat, Gujarat and Internationally...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
C2 Digital is an award winning website design and development agency. We are Shopify Experts focused on building pixel perfect websites that provide a beautiful online experience...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are Amalgama, the well-tech team that fits your needs. We are dedicated to empowering the health and fitness industry to grow in the digital space.What differs us from others?...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Custom software, marketing, development, and IT consulting. From top line to bottom line, we move the obstacles to propel your business forward...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ZeeFrames is an industry-leading UI UX design agency that partners with businesses to create software designs with the best experiences. With a strong emphasis on User-centered Design and Usability, we are committed to delivering exceptional results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Transform your vision into reality with custom WordPress websites, plugins, and speed optimizations. Engineered to drive growth and outpace competitors. From concepts to launch, we build tomorrow's web, today...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $69/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Interactive 3D websites: Turning user engagement into sales growth for creative and innovative industries...
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- Web Development
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Palm Coast, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Alabama's Highest Ranking SEO and Marketing Agency - Serving Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile Metro areas...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designity is a human-led Creative-as-a-Service platform that gives brands a fully managed creative team led by AI-enabled Creative Directors and powered by the top 1% of global creatives and marketers...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Leads To Sales LLC helps businesses grow through SEO, AEO and GEO; custom software and systems; custom CRMs; mobile-first websites; analytics; and admin panels. Founded in Provo in January 2026, our team connects search visibility with the tools needed to manage inquiries and serve customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- AEO
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Provo, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Braxten Breen Web Design is a freelance web design studio that helps entrepreneurs create custom, conversion-focused websites that strengthen their brand and attract new clients. The agency combines marketing strategy with modern web design to build responsive, visually engaging sites optimized for...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Location
- Waterloo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A power partnership of brand, web and product expertise. A studio that swears, but cares - we work with non-profits, startups, and maybe if you're not a d*ck, you...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Precious
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.UI/UX design and app development agency in Austin since 2015. Our own team designs and builds web, iOS and Android apps. 150+ products shipped...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We are the creative force that will catapult you to the top of the digital game...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Clavax specializes in digital product engineering and chatbot solutions, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation to deliver customer value efficiently...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
From stunning web design to cutting-edge marketing strategies, Digital Arkitechs is your go-to partner for all things digital...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Kitchener, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Digital Wings is an integrated technology solution company offering application development services, professional UX/UI design, network and server solutions, and innovative web solution development for global companies...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Damascus, Syria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
With our no-code tool expertise, including Bubble.io, Webflow, Adalo, Glide, and many more, we can turn your ideas into reality in just a few weeks! Our services include the discovery stage (business analysis), UX/UI design, website development, and mobile and web app development. As a part of the Uptech...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Caldiatech™ has over 50 years of combined experience creating custom software solutions, robust mobile applications, cutting-edge web design, SEO (search engine optimization)and SMO (social media optimization)...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Incorporated in 2013, axiusSoftware is an Award Winning, ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 certified Software Development & Digital Consulting company, with registered offices in India, USA, Singapore and China...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We specialize in AI-driven digital transformation. With more than 100 successful projects and six Fortune 500 clients demonstrating our technical expertise and cost-effective nearshore services...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Boldist is an ecommerce growth agency based in Orlando, FL...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Our innovative approach pinpoints the intersection between business requirements, user goals, and the technology needed to bring them together.The end result: a digital solution that gets it done, right...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Always Fresh are an award-winning web design agency offering beautiful and bespoke low code and no code websites with no upfront costs. As a Website as a Service agency, Always Fresh offer everything you need to get online for a fixed monthly payment...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
QTIM is a digital product development company that designs and builds complex, high-load web platforms, mobile applications, SaaS products, and AI-powered solutions for businesses worldwide. Ranked among Russia's leading development companies, QTIM has successfully delivered more than 280 projects across...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Design Services
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Tula, Russia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are Nextobrand. We work for basically Wordpress and Shopify, We make sure brand or business online visibility on top. Our team is passionate about their works for that reason we can insure the quality of our works and smooth customers support as well. We love to make unique design, and helps brand in...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We provide results-driven solutions in the Digital field since 2006. While working with us you will receive the expertise and knowledge from our Digital Agency and highly qualified resources from our Research & Development Competence Centre...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Escondido, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LuKi Design Studio specializes in website creation, graphic design, branding, logo design, and e-commerce solutions, helping businesses across Ireland and Europe build strong brands...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tralee, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We are a Full Service Internet Marketing Agency offering SEO-Digital Public Relations (PR), Paid Search (PPC) and Social Ads, Remarketing, Web Design and Development, and Social Media Feed Management...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Submerge Creative specializes in innovative marketing strategies designed to immerse our clients in success. Our passion lies in unlocking their full potential, transforming their aspirations into achievable realities. By prioritizing SEO and content creation, we consistently position our clients as industry...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're a software development company and outcome-focused engineering partner.Our approach is simple: use AI where it helps, and senior engineers where it matters. Because your business matters and so do your results...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Good Code is an award winning design and engineering company helping build better products for cyber-security, enterprise and AI...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Webinopoly is an award-winning agency that specializes in creating custom ecommerce solutions on popular platforms like Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Connect Infosoft Technologies is a full-service IT company delivering AI automation, digital marketing, custom software development, SaaS application development, UI/UX design, and IT support services to businesses across the USA and 30+ countries worldwide.Founded in 1999 by Mr. Sanjay Sahoo...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Faridabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
W4 is committed to innovating digital solutions for marketing and sales, prioritizing speed and efficiency in every task. From strategic planning to execution, we provide tailored marketing services and custom development solutions to help clients achieve their goals effectively in today's fast-paced market...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Inconsistent branding kills consumer trust and revenue growth. At Matthew and Grace, we empower founders and CEOs to achieve their marketing goals through effective strategic branding and design solutions that build strong connections with their target audience and drive revenue growth...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Durban, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
200+ web and mobile applications. 100+ awards. 8 years of devising, designing, and building digital products. Government agencies, international enterprise companies, and tech startups - we do it all and exceptionally well. So we've become a secret weapon for EU and US-based startups, agencies, and enterprise...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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