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Buzz Digital Agency transforms ideas into digital excellence. We elevate your online presence with our innovative solutions and strategic digital services...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our team combines cutting-edge digital expertise with a proven track record of success to bring measurable results to our clients. Were not here to nickel-and-dime you or give you a cookie-cutter answer: were here to help meet your digital goals with a strategy tailored to you. Digital Neighbor is a proven...
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Zapsell is a Swiss-focused digital agency specializing in WordPress websites, CRM solutions, and AutoScout24 integrations for car dealers and SMEs. We build practical digital systems that help businesses manage content, vehicles, leads, and customer workflows more efficiently...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Münchwilen, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Famous Wolf is a performance-driven digital marketing agency helping ambitious brands grow faster through intelligent strategy, data-led execution, and relentless optimization. From Social Media Marketing and Paid Advertising to Web Development and SEO, we focus on what actually moves the needle measurable...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Auri Digital is a Houston based, done-for-you growth agency for roofing and home service companies. We build and run the system that captures every lead, answers instantly, follows up automatically, and books more jobs: lead generation, AI assistants, CRM automation, reviews, and local SEO...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- AEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TechConnect USA is a custom software development and IT consulting firm based in Mount Vernon, Illinois. We work with founders, CTOs, product leaders, and operations teams to design, build, and ship software that moves the business forward...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mount Vernon, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Transform Your Vision into an Impressive Online Presence with Our Professional Services...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Over the years we have build websites, portals and complex web applications on WordPress for many companies around the world and in the process we also made few friends and many lasting relationships...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Aumento Infoway is a Shopify development agency delivering custom Shopify and Shopify Plus solutions focused on performance, conversion optimization, and scalable ecommerce growth. We build high performance stores with advanced native functionality and measurable results...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Online Marketing Gorilla is based in Lake Nona based SEO Agency serving Orlando, Kissimmee, and St. Cloud, FL and provides digital marketing, and web development services in Orlando, FL...
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- eCommerce
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elevate your marketing success with FabCom, the top Phoenix Integrated Marketing Agency. Our dynamic team goes beyond the ordinary, delivering exceptional ROI and empowering brands to reach new heights. With passionate creatives and strategic thinkers, we craft engaging advertising campaigns, leveraging...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a New York based digital creativity agency focused on brand design, web development and growth-driven online marketing. For the past twenty years we’ve helped our clients tell their story, transforming their brands to attract the right customers...
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- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tuckahoe, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Magicbyte Solutions is one of the leading website designing and development company which also offers best digital marketing services with it's team of professionals...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Elk Grove, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are an Award Winning Web and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Agency who knows the strength of your company’s online presence means everything. Your website, how and where you appear in searches and setting yourself apart from your competition are the biggest determining factors in your company’s...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Asbury Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Design and Development Company...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Saddle River, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide customized technological solutions to increase business efficiency & growth across industries. Our services include Software as a Service (SaaS), Mobile Apps & Websites, Blockchain Development, Big Data, Technical Consultancy, and Artificial Intelligence...
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- eCommerce Development
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
This Los Angeles based company is not your average web design and marketing company, LiveWebMedia is an avant-garde web and interactive media agency founded in 1998 in Southern California...
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- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Bartlett Idea Co. is a small media company with its roots in north-central North Dakota...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We are a highly technologically advanced company that enables the automation of business processes within various industries in a timely, innovative and reliable fashion. Our software and hardware solutions transform the world of cash and security into exceptional consumer experience. Trust Tekbees, we are...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We create and visualize ideas that engage, educate, and entertain the world through comprehensive and effective approaches, while inspiring our team with a culture of creativity and continuous challenge...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Whether you are a small business owner attempting to define who and how to market your services, or an established brand attempting to polish your current strategy, we can help. The face of marketing has changed and is changing every day...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our team is here to help your company excel in marketing. We strive to take as much as we can off your plate, leaving you free to focus on your work, whether you're an owner working on the business or an employee working in the business...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Midlothian, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Milestone Inc specializes in transforming digital experiences and boosting content visibility - so businesses across industries can acquire more customers and drive engagement and revenue. We take a proven omnichannel approach to get you the best results possible!...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
HRZN® is a strategic branding agency, creating future-focused brands that solve today's problems while preparing for tomorrow...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Povio is a company that is based in San Francisco and specializes in designing and developing digital products that make a positive impact. With over 1000 successful projects delivered and a team of over 200 skilled professionals, we have collaborated with multinational companies like VW, unicorns such as...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webtrics NZ Limited is an Auckland, New Zealand-based web development and digital marketing firm that specializes in web design, SEO, graphic design, logo design, UI/UX design, web hosting, PPC, and social media marketing. We are committed to providing our clients with digital solutions of the highest quality...
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- Email Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
Unify Wizards stands out among the best digital marketing agencies in the UK. At our company, we offer comprehensive digital marketing services to help businesses of all sizes reach their marketing goals. There are several types of digital marketing, such as SEO, PPC, Social Media, Content Marketing, Email...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Stafford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Barcelona-based branding agency dedicated to crafting culturally resonant brands that foster deep connections. Our approach focuses on aligning your brand with businesses' beliefs, values, objectives, and identity, ensuring it resonates locally and globally...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ester Digital has been actively engaged in executing intricate and innovative UI-UX design initiatives across diverse industry sectors for both German and international enterprises since 2015. Our agency serves its clientele by formulating effective UX strategies, crafting intuitive interfaces aligned with...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Marketing can be simple. We've grown dozens of brands with our iterative approach.Whether it be Development, Design, Production or Post Production, Media Bamboo is your secret weapon for business growth.Get started for a low monthly subscription and cancel or pause anytime.Simply submit a request...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Pembroke, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Trust Haven Solution is a U.S.-based digital services firm founded in 2020, with a team of 50249 professionals. Specializing in web design, PPC, SEO, social media, content writing, cybersecurity, IT strategy consulting, and full-stack web and app development, the agency supports small to midsized businesses...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are your IT services agency and digital marketing agency...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Murcia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Qraneos: Your Gateway to Cutting-Edge Web Design! Specializing in bespoke digital solutions, our team crafts unique, user-centric websites tailored to your brand. With a rich portfolio spanning various industries, we blend creativity with technology to deliver visually stunning, efficient web experiences...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FMEOS stands at the forefront as a distinguished provider of web presence services in Pakistan. Renowned for its creative prowess, we specialize in crafting innovative website designs, offering top-tier web development services, and delivering customized eCommerce solutions. Additionally, our expertise...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Hassan Abdal, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Affowebs a distinctive web design agency, we are dedicated to meticulously creating high-quality and secure websites at affordable rates. Our firm conviction lies in democratizing access to superior web design, ensuring its availability for individuals and small businesses alike...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Summit Designs Group, backed by over 15 years of industry expertise, is committed to elevating your business to new heights. Whether you're a startup, small business, or a large-scale organization, our core processes remain consistent, ensuring a dedicated approach tailored to the unique needs of each client...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
At ThirtySquare, we offer an unlimited graphic and video design subscription service. With our streamlined process and talented team, we deliver high-quality designs to meet all your creative needs...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a digital creative agency addressing B2B visual communications. Locally based in Paris, France. Combova is a leading digital creative agency specializing in B2B visual communications. Headquartered in Paris, France, our global reach allows us to deliver innovative solutions to clients...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Isol specializes in crafting dependable and agile innovative solutions to address the challenges your company encounters, ranging from mobile and integration to AI and business process automation. Whether your infrastructure is OnPremise, Cloud, or Hybrid, we tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Wisdom Factory offers comprehensive services for the development of software, web, and mobile solutions. We analyze your requirements, propose tailored solutions, and seamlessly manage their implementation to ensure optimal results...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A Multidisciplinary Designer With a Focus on Branding and Web Design. Based in Sydney, Australia. I'm a branding and web designer based in Sydney, Australia. I'm available for hire (Sydney/Remote)...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kreatif Ninja, a top-ranked Facebook marketing agency recognized by SocialAppsHQ, specialises in high-impact, data-driven digital campaigns. Based in Christchurch with a remote office in Sydney (ABN: 76 372 304 397), we blend artistic vision with cutting-edge technology to elevate brands. Our services offer...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At brandbliss, we distinguish ourselves as a consumer-focused marketing agency, seamlessly merging intelligent creativity with astute business acumen to deliver unparalleled results for our clients. Specializing in assisting startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, we excel in identifying and addressing...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Package Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Yonkers, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Guerrilla Local, our name isnt just a label it embodies our core philosophy. Inspired by the concept of guerrilla marketing, we are a dynamic team of local business owners dedicated to revolutionizing the digital landscape. Just like guerrilla marketing employs innovative, unconventional, and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Brookfield, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Cubicfox, we excel in crafting cutting-edge digital products, including custom software, mobile apps, and complex websites. With a dedicated team of 30 experts in research, design, development, and project management, we're devoted to bringing your product vision to life with professionalism, creativity...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pécs, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Analog'Digital, a digital marketing and development agency located in Canmore, Alberta. We elevate brands, build websites, write words, and make sure its all seen by the right people...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Canmore, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are your strategic ally, providing comprehensive technological outsourcing solutions.From consulting and software development to operations and service maintenance, we support our clients in their most ambitious projects, offering specialized talent to global enterprises, unicorns, and innovative...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
AutoSolve SRL is an Argentinian company specializing in industrial automation and custom software. We design and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, and web/mobile systems that optimize processes for industries across America, Europe and the US...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Parana, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We're an independent creative branding agency based in Kuala Lumpur and since 2009, we've been helping businesses big and small build long-lasting brands through effective brand strategy, graphic design and visual communication, marketing and advertising, social media, and the web...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Creative Web Solutions, we bridge the gap between technology and creativity, offering bespoke digital solutions that empower your brand and captivate your audience. With over 15 years of experience, our dedicated team of designers, developers, and strategists has been committed to delivering excellence...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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