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Website Wizards is a reputable Web Design & SEO Company with a history dating back to 2006. It specializes in providing professional web design, automotive website design, and app development services, proudly made in the United States...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Alpha Xperience we design and develop custom software, helping companies digitize their processes to continue to be competitive in the digital age...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DiligentTechnologies delivers smart, scalable digital solutions, including web & mobile development, UI/UX design, SEO, QA, and staff augmentation. We help startups and enterprises transform ideas into high-quality, reliable technology that drives growth, efficiency, and measurable results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lewisville, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At StylemixThemes, we provide top-notch WordPress solutions worldwide, designing and developing revolutionary digital products that meet your specific needs from start to finish. As an Envato Elite author, we are dedicated to providing excellent products and support on WordPress...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
IPIX Tech services is one of the top web development company in India & USA with professional web developers & designers to build an custom website development, wordpress development and ecommerce development...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Calicut, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Most of our web design work focuses on the powerful and flexible Wix Platform. We prefer WIX because it lets us produce truly bespoke, highly tailored designs fully in-house. It lets us give our clients the rapid turn-around times, responsiveness to design input that they deserve and allows them to give their...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Indiegogh Creative is an award-winning, woman-owned branding and packaging design agency that empowers female-founded and female-forward brands to launch, scale, and pivot smartly. We work directly with entrepreneurs and founding teams to develop brand strategy, visual identity systems, CPG packaging design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
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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
- 6 Projects Listed
State Of Exterior, LLC excels in delivering result-driven digital marketing solutions tailored exclusively for home exterior service and contractor remodeling businesses. With a focus on maximizing online visibility, lead generation, and customer engagement, we empower our clients to thrive in the competitive...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Pod Digital Marketing, your success is our success. We provide a joined-up and innovative marketing approach for businesses across the UK. Whether you are looking for Web Design, SEO, Social, PPC or more, we have the skilled workforce to drive more leads and sales for your business...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Hooman is a digital studio that blends bold ideas with beautiful, human-first design. We specialize in websites, apps, and brand experiences that feel simple, smart, and just right. Whether you're building from scratch or leveling up, we turn complex ideas into intuitive products people actually enjoy using...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- West Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pugo Design Studio is a strategic design partner for business owners and marketing professionals who need reliable, high-quality branding and marketing design support. We combine strong design fundamentals, brand and marketing expertise, and a collaborative approach to deliver work that helps businesses move...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Liloan, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Mound Studio is a design and development studio for startups and growing teams. We take your website, web app or SaaS product from idea to launch in one team, so you never have to coordinate a designer, a developer and an agency. Webflow, Framer, WordPress and React builds, at prices you know upfront...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mohammadpur, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rankon Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a leading digital marketing and SEO agency based in India, trusted by businesses worldwide for delivering measurable online growth. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, and Website Development internationally...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lucknow, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bravado Solutions is a custom software development company in Pakistan offering software development, cloud development, mobile app development and web development services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Plan Z is a full-service agency busy designing beautiful digital products, brands and experiences. Creative superheroes providing creative solutions to businesses, startups or enterprises. We are a group of clever people in Karachi, Dubai, Kiel & San Francisco using brains and fancy machines to create brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
In the world of constant change we live in, it’s becoming harder than ever to bring an idea to the world that people love. Understanding business requirements and coming up with user-centric results require a consistent and thoughtful process in this paradigm shift...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
I help brands focused on quality and sustainability to reflect their values through strategic branding, custom-illustrated packaging design and websites...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Selli is a software development partner based in Florence, Italy, specialized in helping SMEs digitalize and scale their operations. Since 2021, our senior team of 7 has delivered 60+ projects - from custom management platforms and ERP/CRM systems to API integrations and AI-powered automations. We work as...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
No.1 Marketing Solution Provider Best And Latest Tips And Solutions...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Sundial Studios is a digital strategy, web design and SEO agency providing a suite of professional solutions to support small - medium sized business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Promising a seamless ordering process, we promise the utmost convenience to our clients with a focus on quality & 100% customer satisfaction...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in Denver, we help small businesses, creatives, and personal brands bring their unique visions to life in the digital space. Our approach is rooted in genuine partnership, built on trust and mutual understanding...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our company specializes in small to mid sized business web design. When it comes to industries, you name it, we've done it. For ongoing marketing we specialize in restaurants (small family owned) and eCommerce companies...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Huntington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are the most flexible full-service agency you will come across. We successfully implement projects from surprisingly low budgets to extensive and complex solutions. We are available whenever you need us, whether for a one-time event or long-term collaboration...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BLVD powers businesses with creative and tech-driven marketing through web and graphic design; brand and website development; eCommerce; SEO; social media management and influencer marketing; digital advertising; event amplification; photography and videography; AI services; and more...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH DYNAMIC - A DIGITAL AGENCY FOR THE EVER CHANGING DYNAMIC MARKETPLACE!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UX Design and Search, UI Design and Search, Optimization and etc...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Are Black Anchor Design a schedule-driven consultancy that provides strategic, comprehensive, and straightforward consultative web design and branding services for established commercial service-based businesses of all sizes...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Servimos a las personas en desarrollar su pasión y crecimiento profesional. Impulsamos el ecosistema Intraemprendedor estrella a través de nuestro Podcast, Workshops, Mentorías, Conferencias, entre otras...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Michelle Jones Creative is a Charlotte-based web design agency specializing in custom websites for corporate, B2B and professional service firms. We deliver strategic, high-performing sites with clean design, reliable communication and consistent follow-through for a web design agency you can trust...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Rally Frog helps interior designers, architects, and luxury builders win more of the right projects. We turn portfolios into pipelines that book consultations, lift average project value, and build local authority. Arizona based. Serving clients nationwide...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DayStar Graphics crafts bold, immersive designs-from interactive virtual tours to unforgettable branding-helping businesses shine brighter and stand out in every space they serve...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Cultivate is a Chicago-based brand agency that crafts award-winning brands, marketing tools, websites, and apps...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Unidev, founded in 1990, is a diversified IT company focused on applying technology to business. If you can dream it, we can build it...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
EMAK Solution is a digital agency focused towards providing web solutions to businesses based in North American and European regions. Our core expertise is eCommerce and Modular web development along with user-friendly UX based utility web development works. In addition to web solutions, EMAK also offers a...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Singapore-based design and development practice. Websites, SEO and AI search visibility, branding, custom software, portals, dashboards, integrations and ongoing support for B2B companies...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Founder-led London brand strategy consultancy for high-consideration, high-risk and new-category brands. A reason to be chosen bigger budgets can't buy...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We aren’t freelancers. We’re a team of the best eCommerce minds in the industry. Our expert full-service Amazon account managers, online marketers, UX/UI specialists, and full-stack developers will serve your needs with cohesive, data-driven strategy and unparalleled technique...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We’re independent software development company that focuses on creating innovative solutions to help business grow and achieve goals...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Varaždin, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Why Kuka Apps? We specialize in building high-performance iOS&Android applications using Swift, Kotlin, Flutter and Kotlin Multiplatform, ensuring seamless user experiences. We also develop high-quality apps quickly using Shopify's infrastructure, design and develop custom, responsive websites...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Helping startups build digital products faster & better. We design and develop quality mobile and web applications for early stage startups faster and cut their time to market...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Walnut, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Inedit, we craft powerful brand identities, design visually distinctive websites, and offer comprehensive software development. We transform your business into a digital powerhouse...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Limivex is a specialist B2B marketing practice for recruitment and search firms. We act as your fractional CMO and bring the team that delivers: branding, SEO, content, LinkedIn, email and paid, run as one strategic function. We build your credibility, authority and presence by writing in the technical...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Expert Digital Marketing Company. Google Partner...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Enhance the online presence of your brand by partnering with S & Y Digital Marketing. As a premier agency, we specialize in the art of dynamic social media marketing and the development of comprehensive digital strategies. Our core focus is to stimulate engagement, broaden your reach, and facilitate growth...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Web Design Agency, Professional Website Design, Digital Marketing & SEO. Improve your business presence on the Internet. We create attractive, modern websites that fit all devices.Ask us for a quote now...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Faro, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Boost Web Studio, we create profitable websites for service providers. Get noticed, stand out from competitors, and get more leads with our website and SEO services...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Macon, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a creative studio focused on branding, UX/UI, and web design. Our work is driven by the belief that design can turn ideas into distinctive, meaningful experiences. Blending strategic thinking, innovation, and meticulous craftsmanship, we develop projects that resonate and make a lasting impact...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Florianópolis, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We connect your business to your ideal customers through SEO optimised websites made to capture quality leads...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Scopesite Digital Studios is a veteran-owned AI first website design agency based in Somerset and services the United Kingdom as well as global clients. We build websites on Next.js with Server Side Rendering so every page is super fast and readable by AI bots, making you visible to ChatGPT, Claude...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Frome, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Agencies
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 agencies 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
What are the best web design agencies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design agency?
Before hiring a web design agency, 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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