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Creating powerful and profitable change requires the right digital and social media marketing partner! Our success and our clients’ success rely on an ecosystem of creativity, analytical strategies, tactics and, of course, a bit of hubris. We help businesses embrace what makes them remarkable and create...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Emirates Graphic sets the standard by fusing visionary aesthetics with seamless functionality as an innovative website design agency. A record of innovation underscores our work in digital platforms, trusted by leading GCC brands seeking transformative online experiences and measurable results...
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- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Digistart Solutions assists you in developing a digital presence that is both polished and appealing. We are a digital design business that has the expertise to get you started on the path to constructing a brand that has the all-important eminence and recognition...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Mexican agency ranked top 50 in Mexico city, specialized in web development, platforms, apps, digital marketing, media monitoring, social media campaigns, content creation, graphic design, editorial design, digital design...
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- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 79 Projects Listed
Creative agency that makes a difference. We're small enough to take real pride in each and every job we do, yet agile enough to take on projects of all sizes. We don’t strive to merely be good. We don’t want to simply be great. We want to be greater than anyone you’ve ever worked with. And we want you...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Premier Marketing
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Premier Marketing builds custom WordPress websites for healthcare, legal, home services, and B2B clients. It pairs web design with SEO and PPC from the start. Best suited for small to mid-sized businesses wanting a full-service agency with integrated digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
PurpleFire is a fully-managed "Conversion Rate Optimization" Agency with almost 100 people spread out across Europe...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Left Hand Design is a small, forward-thinking Austin graphic design company. We offer the full spectrum of design and branding services for companies of all sizes with a touch of Southern hospitality...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Passionate Agency - Passionates
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Unlimited design, video & web development services at the cost of an average designers salary!...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Ventus Design Studio, were here to help you turn your website into an investment that drives business growth and helps you achieve your goals...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Vidklyk team consists of highly qualified specialists in the field of information technology, design, marketing and project management...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Pixlrabbit is a web design, branding, and marketing agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. We combine strategy and design to create effective brands and digital solutions...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Meduzzen is a results-driven IT outsourcing and outstaffing company that provides high-quality, custom software development services for startups, growing businesses, and established enterprises worldwide...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Marketing Strategy | Web Design | Digital Marketing | SEO | Branding | Social Media Management | Content Creation...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
Mimvi SEO delivers unmatched SEO, PPC, Social, and Website Design services for our customers. We deliver amazing results for our customers daily, with a strong focus on ROI. Mimvi's goal is to take your ranking to the top of Google’s search results and bring in more calls, leads, and traffic...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
CMS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENTWe help companies to create unique and beautiful websites...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
We focus on building projects that not only look good, but also address your core business goals.Designing customer-focused experiences for your digital and physical products...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $129/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We offer subscription-based design services for early-stage startups and SMBs who need well-thought-out brands, websites, and products. We eliminate the need to hire in-house and act as a plugin so your company can maxime your output.Website design, MVPs, and brand creation for tech startups...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our business is your one stop branding agency providing you with services from logos, to websites, to customized branded apparel and marketing!...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
FittDesign is your all-in-one manufacturing & design agency, focusing on activewear and sportswear. We handle every aspect of your fashion business, from logo creation to efficient manufacturing, ensuring the creation of outstanding, high-quality clothing that resonates with your customers...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Ascendance is a results-driven digital marketing firm located in San Diego that was launched in 2015. We are not your usual agency that costs a lot for a little amount of work. While some may argue that "you get what you pay for," this is not always the case in our field. Asher Stefani, our founder, founded...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chula Vista, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 38 Projects Listed
We are an agency that harmoniously merges the boundless realms of artistic creativity with the precision and efficacy of engineering. This union of creative ingenuity and technical expertise forms the cornerstone of our approach, allowing us to deliver innovative solutions that seamlessly blend form and...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
You wouldn't call a plumber to work on your electric panel, right? Then why hire a marketing or web agency to build a mobile app? For more than a decade, our passionate team has been developing mobile projects and helping innovative companies of all sizes worldwide reach their true mobile potential. And...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Web Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
iVelopment delivers cutting-edge IT solutions that drive business success. With a focus on personalized service and innovative technologies, we provide tailored software development, systems integration, and IT staffing to help companies stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Rosario, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Living Proof Creative delivers innovative Handcrafted Brand & Digital Experiences grounded in Creativity, Expert Ability, Reliability, and Likeability...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We're Volts Consulting, a team of design experts and marketing strategists passionate about turning your online presence into a powerful growth engine...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Volar Agency is a Los Angelesbased software and web application development company specializing in custom web design, development, and digital marketing to help businesses grow with powerful, user-focused online solutions...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Creatif Agency is the award-winning branding and web design agency serving startups and enterprises across Europe and the US...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Sibiu, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
Sky SEO Digital works with a diverse range of clients from a variety of sectors. Our marketing gurus are ready to assist you in establishing a marketing strategy that will propel your company forward. Our services include a thorough consultation to assist in identifying gaps and possibilities and developing a...
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- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help entrepreneurs & businesses to achieve online success!Our company is made up of passionate young professionals.The different areas of specialization of each teammate allow us to offer our clients a comprehensive digital project...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Flair Communication is a full service digital marketing agency that's helped hundreds of businesses & organizations promote their brand and generate new business leads with award-winning custom website design and digital marketing services. Our team of experienced website, design & marketing experts focus on...
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- Web Design
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SJC Marketing is a woman-owned full service marketing agency. We offer web design and development, content creation, digital marketing, email marketing, graphic design, photography, social media management, strategy, video and audio creation. We combine small town work ethic with professional expertise. Based...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Saint Joseph, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Building apps for service based SME's that automate workflows and generate revenue using custom & no code solutions, often with AI integrations...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Henrico, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Brainbox is an expert agency in web design, UI/UX, branding, graphic design, and packaging design, aimed at helping businesses and organizations develop cohesive and effective visual identities. Our team of experienced designers and developers collaborates closely with clients to understand their business...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kollective is a full service digital design and marketing agency specialising in the hotel, hospitality and tourism sectors...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
At Creato, our team of expert web designers is dedicated to crafting modern, fast, and SEO-friendly websites that guarantee success for your business. With a keen focus on setting your brand apart from the competition, we specialize in creating visually appealing and clean graphics that resonate with your...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
If you have a business in the cannabis niche, and you plan to increase profits through the Internet, then you should think about SEO promotion. MjSeo Agency will help you to be at the first place in Google and to receive more clients with organic search of your products. Don't delay, increase your profit with...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cubicuz Solutions: Dedicated to enhancing marketing ROI, we champion growth and a robust competitive edge for companies through Google Ads. We're not just marketers; we're your ROI advocates...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Beetsoft is an IT Consultancy, Outsourcing, Annotation and BPO company based in Vietnam and Japan. We cater to SME and MNC’s all around the globe by providing high-end services at a very reasonable price...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- IT Services
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $16/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
STOUT Creative is an Atlanta-based creative marketing agency working with regional and national clients to help build their brands, perfect their positioning, grow key accounts and sell more to their end users...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Consensus Interactive is a premier digital agency in Boston dedicated to revolutionizing how brands connect with their audiences in the digital world...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
We love innovation! With more than ten years of experience in app and custom dev solutions, we found that it all starts with a good idea. A powerful one, looking for a change in the behavior of people through creativity, teamwork, and perseverance...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Blockchain
- IT Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 28 Projects Listed
Opel Solutions: Your trusted digital partner since 2020. Our expertise encompasses digital marketing, web development, software services, and design excellence. We elevate your online presence, from SEO and social media marketing to e-commerce and custom software solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We help businesses improve their marketing, increase lead flow, optimize operations and grow revenue...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build websites that turn visitors into clients...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Red Collar digital agency was founded in 2011, now the team consists of 100+ experts. Our two main service lines are web design and end-to-end development. We were announced the best agency in the world in 2017 and 2019 by CSS Design Awards and have twice won the Webby, the 'Oscar' of the Internet...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
Webnonline is a digital marketing agency in Andheri, Mumbai that provides every brand its 360 degrees of expertise - from SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Full-fledged Digital Marketing to development...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
DVIGA
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.An international creative agency specializing in web development and branding...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Our expertise lies in bridging the gap between conventional advertising and the digital era. Our objective is to help you find the ideal positioning strategy for your company, brand, individual profile, event, or agency...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
FATbit Technologies is a leading software development & mobile app development company that serves the global market with its integrated web services & solutions...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 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:Â
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goalsÂ
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobileÂ
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to useÂ
- Website development to turn designs into functional websitesÂ
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversionsÂ
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sitesÂ
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. Â
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.Â
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.Â
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks Â
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks Â
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks Â
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ monthsÂ
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months Â
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project. Â
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.Â
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.Â
Pre-launch hidden costsÂ
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)Â
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includesÂ
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)Â
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)Â
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testingÂ
Post-launch hidden costsÂ
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)Â
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirementsÂ
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)Â
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)Â
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.Â
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.Â
| 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:Â
- Structure and site designÂ
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarityÂ
- User experience and UX designÂ
- Mobile and responsive designÂ
- Conversion-focused landing page designÂ
Web development's main focus:Â
- Coding and website developmentÂ
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Â
- Back-end systems and databasesÂ
- Integrations, security, and performanceÂ
- CMS setup and custom functionalityÂ
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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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