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Walter Schnecker's Review Sourced from Google
I've had the pleasure of working with Melissa on several projects. I'm always impressed by her commitment to delivering exactly what her clients need. Her clear communication style and attention to the smallest details make it easy to collaborate with her. Not only that, but her strong leadership and values show in the team she's built at Grapevine Marketing.
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Greg Crossan's Review Sourced from Google
I hired Phoenix Afterglow to help me create a sales page and a digital marketing strategy to drive more traffic to the site. Johnny was great to work with. His process was easy and it helped create clarity and focus for my business and marketing. I also have a repeatable process for content creation and to continuously drive traffic to my site. Most importantly, Johnny was willing to work within my budget. I have already started seeing improvements and will continue to work with him in the future. If you are looking for a web developer that can do it all, I highly recommend Johnny and the Phoenix Afterglow team.
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Patti Anastasia's Review Sourced from Google
Absolutely incredible! I’ve always struggled to even explain what I need, constantly worrying that something was outdated, broken, or not in compliance—and don’t even get me started on generating leads and turning them into paying clients! There are just so many little things that can go wrong… but not anymore!If you’re anything like me—and even if you had the time to handle all of this, but don’t want to—you need to contact Phoenix Afterglow. They’ll help your business Rise Up!Huge thanks to Johnny for your amazing support, kind words, and for identifying issues I didn’t even know existed. You’re the best, and I’m truly grateful. I now feel confident knowing my website—and everything tied to it—is in the right hands.
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Joe Marciano's Review Sourced from Google
I Worked with Johnny to Develop our website and online marketing and he has gone above and beyond my expectations website and service is great, would recommend to anyone.
Show moreWeb design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
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.
Professional web design services typically range between $5,000 and $60,000+, depending on complexity, features, and level of customization. Their projects commonly start around $10,000 to $15,000 and can exceed $50,000 for advanced websites.
Here is a general breakdown:
Several factors influence what website design companies charge. The biggest cost drivers include the number of pages, level of custom website design, and required web development. Features like booking systems, ecommerce functionality, or integrations increase the price because they require more design and development hours.
In addition to the initial build, many web design companies charge ongoing maintenance fees ranging from $1,200 to $12,000 per year, which cover updates, security, and performance improvements.
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
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.
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
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.
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:
Web development's main focus:
Robert de Wit has a diverse background in advertising, marketing, IT, and healthcare. With a history as both a copywriter and a video game journalist, he specializes in SEO, long-form content creation, and crafting compelling copy that drives results. Currently, he writes about website and interface design at DesignRush, delivering the latest industry insights and analysis.
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