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We love helping businesses succeed online with website design/redesign, help with social media and ongoing maintenance. All our websites are SEO and Mobile friendly, easy to navigate and beautiful...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Tenino, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
While there are many ways to launch a new website, the Quality Business Solutions team builds websites with search engine accuracy by ensuring the website is set up to perform well with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) from the very beginning.Grounded in years of experience and dedication with successful...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Parkville, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Green Leaf Project was formed to be a turnkey solution by adding the product offering to our clients. We run an inspiring business firmly built on a strong foundation of passion, creativity and service excellence. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond to assist our clients. We offer a delivery service...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
If you want to dominate Google Maps, Local Services Ads, or Yelp, we have the systems, strategies, and guarantees to get you there. Lets put your business at the top of search results where your next customers are looking!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rank Republik is a local SEO agency in the Philippines helping small businesses boost visibility on Google Maps and turn searches into real customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Taguig, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rank Fuse Digital Marketing offers comprehensive services to help businesses enhance their online presence and achieve their digital marketing goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lenexa, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
iM4U Digital Marketing Agency is a marketing agency that works with a comprehensive and individual approach to clients. - iM4U Digital Marketing Agency is a full cycle marketing agency- We achieve our goals through integrated marketing- We apply a strategic approach using all available promotion...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Blac Flag is a full-service creative, development, and growth partner for brands that need more than pretty pictures. We design and build high-performing sites, apps, and automations, then back them with SEO, email, and paid media that actually drive revenue...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Los Angeles SEO Inc is a Los Angeles-based SEO company with 13+ years of experience helping businesses grow through Local, National, Technical, Ecommerce, and AI Search Optimization strategies that increase visibility, qualified traffic, leads, and revenue...
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- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DxMinds is a Global Digital Transformation & Mobile Apps Development Company Based in Silicon Valley Of India, USA, UAE, Australia & Latin America...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Scrum Digital is a leading software development company that provides end-to-end IT, consulting, and digital technology solutions to deliver better customer experience in any business process...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pie Solutions has worked with clients ranging from startups to large corporations. Our expertise is building high performance, SEO friendly websites that are mobile friendly and lightning fast. Additionally, we offer deep experience integrating with third party solutions via API and other methods, and also...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WebAct is a small web design and marketing company located in Denver, Colorado. Our team consists of eager, talented web designers, developers, and marketing experts...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Innovative and dynamic software development and consulting company. We are specialized in digital supply chain management ie Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, Transportation and much more. We help customers with efficient enterprise solutions tailored to their needs...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Netpaths offers services such as web design, SEO, Digital Marketing, PPC, etc...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We develop bold brands that elevate our clients unique differentiators to position them for new heights in the marketplace...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Nitrous Design excels in crafting user-centered digital experiences through strategic design thinking. The agency leverages Webflow's no-code capabilities to deliver impactful and functional websites. Its expertise extends to creating distinctive brand identities and scalable software-as-a-service (SaaS)...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Dilli Town Web Agency builds clean, fast and mobile-friendly websites for local businesses in Delhi. We help small businesses turn their work into a clear and professional online presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ingsoftware is a full-stack adaptive software development partner for growth-minded organizations...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Wearables
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Niš, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
AdsRole is one of the top digital marketing companies, offering complete digital marketing solutions designed to elevate your online presence and drive business growth. Our services include Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Google Ads Mana...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our main focus is building world-class custom IT solutions for healthcare startups and companies. We built products that help find the most appropriate care for seniors, a staffing platform for healthcare workers, mHealth apps, and patient engagement platforms...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IoT
- IT Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Luminary is an independent Australian digital agency that has been creating award-winning experiences since 1999. With a portfolio that includes some of the most well-known names in the Australian government, retail and corporate sectors, Luminarys offering includes strategy, discovery, SEO, data analytics...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Art Fresh is a multi-award winning full-service branding agency. We provide high-quality services that include market research, marketing strategy, naming, branding, content marketing and social media support. We specialize in top quality packaging and exclusive web design. We create powerful ideas that sell...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Charlottetown, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialise in aiding the growth of digital first startups through the power of design. We use purpose driven design for companies who target audiences interested wellness, food and beauty...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
OneTen is a transformative digital branding studio specializing for women-led brands. With our unique OneTen Approach, we help our clients become globally loved and renowned brands through strategic foundations, a collaborative design process, and giving 110% attention to every detail...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Dont let your marketing efforts go to waste due to a poorly performing website design or, worse, the lack of a website altogether. Its important to recognize that relying solely on phone calls from potential clients is not enough...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We create purpose driven, conceptually strong and visually distinctive brands, for clients who share our work philosophy and comprehend the importance of branding in business...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Padilla is a full-service integrated communications and public relations agency that helps brands and organizations lead through change and transformation with strategically creative communications...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $260/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zensesys is a dynamic technology company with a robust presence in the United States and India. With over 13 years of industry experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of digital transformation solutions. Our development center and core team are strategically based in India, a...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The company’s IT services have been tailored to suit each and every individual organization. Vector Software applies substantiated development practices to ensure that projects and services are delivered on time, within budget and with the finest quality to maximize client satisfaction...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Simplico is a Croatia-based digital agency with 12+ years of experience in building brands, websites and long-term digital growth systems...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Osijek, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Wirefox is a Digital Marketing Agency who specialise in Web Design, Development, Print, Design & Imaginative Marketing Solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lucky Ace Web Design provides the best AIO and SEO friendly website design for all of your business marketing needs...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Browser was founded in 2008 and built upon the belief that UX design and technology are synonymous, aligning both UX design and technology has enabled us to advance and become one of the only agencies to truly understand and offer expertise in this area...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Established in 2014, JT Digital 360 is a full-service digital marketing agency with a national reach. We assist businesses of all sizes in achieving their digital marketing goals across the United States and internationally...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Coralville, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A leading digital marketing and web design agency with 25 years of success growing B2B, manufacturing, and healthcare companies through SEO, inbound marketing, ecommerce, and website development...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help small business owners leverage their brand and website as sales tools that help them grow their business. We work with small business owners who are seriously passionate about serving their customers and are ready to make big moves in their business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Speed, innovation, and impeccable performance rank at the top of your priorities for web and app development projects, and Webnflix is a perfect fit. We are a dedicated tech team that has mastered the skill of developing secure portals for a diverse range of industries. See how the best web design company in...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Above Digital UK
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Above Digital is a creative design agency, based in Reading and West London, with years of experience delivering impactful bespoke websites and branding. We work with businesses, brands, and start-ups around the world to ensure their brand and messaging stands out from the crowd, and their content inspires...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Estopia is a founder-led website design and development studio based in Scotland, helping businesses create modern, trust-focused websites that clearly communicate their value and generate enquiries. The studio combines strategy, messaging, design, development, and ongoing support under one senior team to...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Cowdenbeath, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
mNotify helps businesses transform communication into digital growth. We are a software development company who provides customer engagement solutions including Custom Software Development, Bulk Messaging Solutions, AI Chatbot development, Call Center solutions and AI Powered automation...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NextAge is a global technology company founded in 2007, specialized in digital transformation, systems development, process automation, and AI agents. Operating in Brazil, USA, and Portugal, NextAge has delivered results for 600+ clients across 12+ countries. Recognized as Top 100 Fastest Growing 2024 by...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Full-service digital marketing agency for home-service contractors and residential builders. Based in Alberta, serving Canada, the US and select international markets, including Australia and the UK. Website design, SEO, local SEO, Google Ads, Local Services Ads and CRO...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cochrane, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Enigmatix Global is a software engineering consultancy founded in 2008, delivering offshore development centers, dedicated teams, and staff augmentation to clients worldwide. With 500+ engineers across 7 global hubs, we specialize in custom software development, cloud & DevOps, AI/ML, mobile, and platform...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- ERP Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Rochdale, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
X9Design is a Tallahassee-based web design and digital marketing agency delivering enterprise-level websites, branding, SEO, and lead-generation solutions to businesses nationwide. We combine stunning design, blazing-fast performance, and proven strategy to help brands stand out, rank higher, and convert more...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Misfit Interactive is a full-service digital marketing agency built for businesses that refuse to blend in. Since 2014, weve helped brands stand out through strategic websites, branding, SEO, social media, hosting, content, and smart use of AI. We mix creativity, technical know-how, and real-world strategy to...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Influx Marketing is a leading medical marketing company focused on custom web design and medical practice marketing for doctors, surgeons and medical spas...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Park City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zignuts is an enterprise software development company that helps established, scale-up, mid-market, and large enterprises design, build, integrate, modernize, and scale business-critical software, with AI engineering built into delivery. We take enterprise AI from pilot to production...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Gandhinagar, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A results-driven digital marketing boutique specializing in full-scale campaigns that deliver measurable ROI. Our small, focused teams ensure impactful strategies with maximum efficiency...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Orem, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We create brands that convey emotions and raise people's expectations...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 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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