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Finsbury Media is a full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping businesses grow through tailored strategies in PPC, SEO, Social Media Ads, Organic Social, and Web Design & Development. We combine creativity, data, and technology to drive measurable results and long-term success...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Clicks & Clients is an Atlanta-based marketing firm working with SaaS companies, ecommerce brands, and service-based businesses of all sizes. We handle campaign management, conversion optimization, web-design, and branding...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A highly-organized UI/UX design agency located in Kiev, Ukraine. Founded in 2010, we have gone on to work with more than 300 clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Private Practice Elevation! We assist private practice owners in creating websites that attract more clients. From professional website design to SEO, we help you draw in clients online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Smyrna, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Proper Way to do Digital: Web Design, SEO Marketing, Hosting & Maintenance...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $128/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
AppSquadz Software Pvt. Ltd. is a leading website and mobile application development company having 15+ years of experience. The company is aimed at providing extensive quality assurance leading businesses to the next level.We have completed 850+ projects successfully and are offering premium class...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Gautam Buddha Nagar, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Where strategic design and development come together to transform user experiences. Our dedicated team of UX consultants and developers in our design studio create user-friendly, impactful wireframes that seamlessly evolve into fully functional, innovative web design, web development, and SaaS app s...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Welcome to 30TH FEB, your one stop solution for Idea, Branding and Content solutions. We manage your business dreams through idea validation and further give the idea a shape through Brand Identity Design and further spread the idea through content writing, marketing support and digital marketing. This is one...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Unboxed is a London-headquartered digital product and service design agency with two decades of experience in research-led strategy, agile product development, and sustained value-building for public-sector and enterprise clients...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $775/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I help women entrepreneurs and socially minded non-profits bring their brand to life through unique, eye-catching designs. I bring over 12 years experience in branding and website design and stay on the cutting edge of current trends and best practices. I work with existing businesses looking to level up by...
Top Services:
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Napa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At MileMark Media, we exclusively build law firm websites. We utilize our extensive industry knowledge, incorporate dynamic strategies from our dozens of studies on optimizing conversions and implement best practices that support our findings...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Karen Storr is a designer based in the picturesque Laurentian region of Quebec, Canada, where she skis all winter, swims in the lake all summer, & enjoys backyard campfires all year-round with family and friends...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sainte-Adèle, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Big Neurons is a French brand content and digital acquisition agency based in Évreux, Normandie. We help SMEs and mid-size companies build communication that actually drives business results — not just looks good. Our Neuro-Scaling method connects content strategy, social media management, SEA/SMA, GEO...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Évreux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TechCare gives funded startups a full dedicated development team without the six-month hiring wait. You get AI-native engineers, a designer, and a project manager building your web, mobile, and AI products, all managed for you. The same team stays with your product long-term instead of rotating off after...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Discover how South Ventures can provide the guidance and expertise your business needs. At South Ventures, we specialize in minimizing headaches and maximizing success for entrepreneurs and business owners. With our team of top-notch integrated marketing and media experts, we analyze your business from every...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Windward Design Group LLC has an exceptional reputation for combining communications, marketing, PR, crisis communications, reputation management, and media relations. The company, which was founded in 2008, has won several local, national, and worldwide accolades for print and digital design, strategy...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Beavercreek, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Problem-solving skills are timeless, transcending the fleeting nature of tech trends. Our strategic services offer tailored digital solutions to elevate your business to the forefront of the industry. We plan, design, and develop exceptional website solutions aligned with the latest technologies...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a full service Advertising & Branding agency based in Tampa, Florida dedicated to creating fresh ideas whether it be digital media or traditional advertising. Our work has depth and theory as well as clean aesthetics and presentation...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We’re a software development agency based in Malaysia.We believe in the lean methodology principle. We are a small but highly efficient group of people who love to challenge and solve seemingly difficult projects...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
LaPraim is dedicated to performance-focused app development, voice assistant applications, web design, virtual reality, and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Internet Marketing Services and Custom Website Design Agency...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- SEO
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- Location
- McAllen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Punchmark designs high-end e-commerce websites for retail jewelers that are easy to manage. Complete with the tools you need to compete in the ever evolving online luxury space, Punchmark has helped hundreds of businesses succeed and grow their business. Punchmark also has comprehensive digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We Push Buttons is a for-purpose, digital agency offering a full suite of digital services that include digital marketing, website development, content writing, strategic business planning as well as search engine optimisation for forward focused ethical organisations across Australia and Europe...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Castlemaine, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Curves n Colors is a Kathmandu-based collective fusing tech, design, and art. With 20+ years of experience, we build innovative websites and apps that push creative boundaries. Whether launching fresh concepts or scaling global agency projects, we deliver high-end digital craftsmanship...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Explainer video company and 2D 3D animation studio in Houston, Dallas, TX...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fulshear, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dan Gilroy Design is a leading law firm web design company dedicated to crafting custom websites tailored specifically for attorneys, lawyers, and law firms. Our expertise lies in creating clean and search engine-friendly designs that are optimized to help legal professionals establish a strong online...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- West Linn, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help courageous leaders of forward-thinking colleges grow enrollment amid increasing challenges by crafting and activating a compelling brand strategy that positions their school to attract and retain more of the right-fit students...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Super Graphic is a boutique creative studio based in the UK. We deliver creative visual experiences that are underpinned by insight, strategy, and love for design. But above all, we ensure that they are all supported with great stories that engage, inspire, provoke, connect, and amaze...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
PixelMusica, a leading B2B Creative, Design, Media and Tech agency headquartered in Singapore, boasts over a decade of industry experience having delivered more than a thousand projects worldwide guided by their mission to deliver creative work grounded in truth, goodness and beauty...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Video Production
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Pineapple Squad, founded by the creative duo Sophie Salton and Marion Prigent, offers comprehensive digital communication services. With roots in Brittany and Lorraine and now based near Paris, our agency caters to clients across France and beyond, supporting them in various communication endeavors such as...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Ozoir-la-Ferrière, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Real is an experienced and award-winning Cheshire web design agency. We love designing user friendly, bespoke websites that properly support our customers business goals. Our highly creative designers and developers will work closely with you every step of the way. Our high-quality web creations are always...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Print Design
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- Location
- Scholar Green, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We design communication. Wedther for companies or products, we develop branding, editorial design, web design and communication projects...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Sacavém, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Specialists in brand design and packaging design for the food and beverage industry. We offer graphic design services, logos, packaging, stand design, web design, advertising graphics and advertising campaigns...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cordoba, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Studio Otherness focuses on upholding cultural integrity and remaining attuned to your context, time, and place. We create with brands that embrace the present, understand the past, and want to build our future...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Somos Brich, una agencia creativa joven especializada en branding, marketing y comunicación. Brich nace para ayudar a pequeñas y medianas empresas a crecer adecuándose a los nuevos consumidores y a las tendencias del mercado...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Tomelloso, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Next Brand stands as a firmly established enterprise with operational bases in Melbourne, Australia, and Cape Town, South Africa. Our team boasts extensive experience in human-centered design principles, allowing us to adeptly craft compelling corporate strategies and deliver exceptional outcomes for a...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
EPRIZ 7 helps restaurants, healthcare providers, furniture stores, startups, local businesses, and small business to medium-sized companies grow through digital advertising, websites, and connected TV advertising. Marketing services in Los Angeles, including SEO, social media, and branding...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $63/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
White Ink Creative is a boutique luxury branding and Showit website studio based in Australia, working with clients across the US, Canada, and beyond. Founded by Ashleigh Luhr a designer with 12+ years of agency and entrepreneurial experience the studio creates refined, strategy-led brand identities and...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Exposure Ninja is a search marketing agency specialising in SEO, AI Search and PPC. We create industry leaders in search. Certified B Corp...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
THiNC.technology develops custom software solutions for business. We specialize is mobile applications, software integration, and artificial intelligence...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $158/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SpdLoad is a custom software development company founded in 2013, specializing in SaaS, MVP development, and AI integration for enterprises. With a team of 70+ senior experts, SpdLoad has helped clients deliver 100+ digital products over the years...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Social media agency that prioritizes long-term client relationships and focuses on helping businesses acheive their goals. Our intent is all for your delight...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
In the last few years we have helped over 100 brands stories to be told.It's time to set your business apart from the competition, achieving true differentiation...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Salta, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
GrowthIQ Digital is a Colorado-based digital marketing agency specializing in data-driven PPC, SEO, and strategic digital marketing solutions designed to fuel business growth. We empower brands to maximize their online presence, engage their target audience, and drive measurable results. At GrowthIQ, our team...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Berthoud, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
TenGap.com is a creative digital agency that transforms ideas into immersive brand experiences. Our innovative team blends design expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailor-made solutions for businesses worldwide. From bespoke websites to strategic digital marketing, we drive growth and inspire...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2014, QUARTE is a digital product design agency passionate about designing around and for users. Our experienced product designers, business analysts, and strategists collaborate across diverse domains to deliver impactful, user-focused products...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Carmichael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Optimihub is an AI-first digital marketing agency helping growth-focused brands build predictable revenue systems. We unify SEO, AI SEO, web development, paid advertising and social media into one connected growth engine that improves visibility, qualified demand and conversion performance...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Colne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Building Brands with Purpose. Heart. Soul...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Quito, Ecuador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Welcome to the New Era of Digital Excellence. Embrace the Fusion of Creativity and Technology...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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
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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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