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At Design Box, we are your go-to destination for all things Creative Digital Marketing! Our team of talented and passionate professionals has the expertise to maximize quality conversions across SEO/Ad Management, Web Development & Hosting. With unique skillsets in Google Adwords, Facebook/Instagram...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Experience unparalleled development in WordPress, Mobile, Salesforce, and E-Commerce with TSC America, the leading technology agency in America. With over two decades of expertise, we specialize in Salesforce development and deliver innovative app solutions for a diverse range of clients...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Hightstown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LightBox is an award-winning, full-service design agency specializing in premium visual identity and branding services for nonprofits. We take pride in delivering exceptional design solutions tailored to enhance the impact and visibility of nonprofit organizations...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Goshen, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Looking to strap a rocket to your business? With over 25 years of experience, creative specialise in helping small to medium-sized businesses stand out and succeed through innovative marketing strategies...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Todmorden, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Free Google Ads audit, written by me and back within 24 hours. I'm Conner Crowe, a one-person fractional marketing lead in Spokane, WA. I run your website, ads and tracking as one system, month to month...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce
- CRO
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Rankpage Hong Kong helps businesses strengthen their presence in Google search and AI-generated answers. Our GEO, SEO and AI SEO services combine technical website improvements, useful content and consistent brand information. From local service providers to ecommerce businesses, we plan around how customers...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dizzain is your digital marketing partner, empowering startups, future-forward brands, and industry champions to drive growth. We leverage digital marketing strategies that transform your business objectives into tangible results in increased conversions, sales, and leads...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At FroBro, our goal is to help business owners thrive in today's digital economy. We help prospects find you and feel completely confident hiring you. We create an online presence for your business that is professional and over-delivers in every category. It's time to Go with the Fro...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Lake Forest, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The skilled professionals at LEZ Solutions are here to support you in establishing, refining, or revitalizing your website and brand capabilities. From crafting your logo to developing a polished website, promoting it through social media, and enhancing your Google visibility, we've got you covered...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Mars Design is a Sydney based provider of specialist creative services to businesses, marketing teams, event organisers, property developers and government organisations...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Macquarie Park, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Website designer for small businesses, specialized in boosting online sales with custom website designs, support and growth strategies...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Madison, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a highly selective team of designers and developers, capable of working with a wide variety of tools. We're your partner for the more complicated tasks. We pick up where the standard dev shop leaves off...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Briarcliff Manor, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital Harvest is a specialized local SEO and Google-focused agency that helps established home service businesses generate predictable, high-quality phone calls in their local markets. Known as the Google guys, the agency uses a blended search approach combining Google Local Service Ads, Google Ads, Google...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Blue Bell Ads helps businesses get found, trusted, and chosen across Google, AI-driven search, and paid media. We build lead-generation systems that combine ads, landing pages, local SEO, review signals, conversion tracking, and fast-response workflows to reduce wasted spend and increase booked calls...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Mooresville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ranking first on Google is no longer enough. When ChatGPT, Gemini or AI Overviews answer a question, do they cite your brand? We run SEO, AEO, GEO, AIO and GEM with one team and one measurement layer...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Social Funnel Marketing is a Kansas City-area AI Search Optimization (AI SEO) agency serving established home service businesses nationwide. Founded in 2019, we specialize in helping HVAC, plumbing, roofing, restoration, and other home service companies improve visibility across Google Search, Google Maps...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tank harnesses the power of design, language and technology to simplify intricate matters and deliver compelling solutions. Since its establishment in 1994, Tank has been seamlessly integrating design and technology to assist businesses in creating unforgettable brand expressions through a hands-on...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are full service creative design agency, we offers creative solutions, cost effective, visual and interactive design services. Taking your business to its highest potentials!...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $79/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Were an industry-defining team of strategists, creatives, designers, and technologists committed to solving challenges for brands we love...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Cloudflex, our top priority is delivering high performance, quality end-products, and customer satisfaction, rather than getting bogged down in project documentation. We specialize in developing digital products for both startups and established businesses, from concept to launch, focusing on complex...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Esco Logics is a Chicago-based digital agency specializing in web development, custom software, mobile apps, UI/UX design, AI solutions, and digital marketing. We help businesses build scalable digital experiences that drive innovation, efficiency, and measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bartlett, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a team of online marketing professionals. We understand the search engine ecosystem and IT requirements for the current market. Our unique approach to SEO allows us the capability to take your site to the top of major search engines...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Get Real Creative Collective | Website Creation & Branding...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a digital marketing agency helping health brands, nonprofits, and socially responsible companies grow their online presence and get results that make an impact. We specialize in health and wellness marketing, supplement marketing and nonprofit marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our expert team provides full-cycle product development and support services as well as assistance in completing your projects from any phase on time and on budget. CPs 8+ years career comes with a blend of hard work, technology adaption, Trust & support that it has provided to its customer. With the...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Velocity Nine is a globally recognized digital marketing agency that has won several awards. We offer a wide range of services, including website design, email marketing, search engine optimisation, Google Ads, social media marketing, online PR, and graphic design...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Sandton, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ProBlue specializes in the development of sophisticated and intricate web applications and cloud software, prioritizing the enhancement of business efficiency and innovation without compromising substance for style. Our emphasis on crafting solutions within the Drupal framework underscores our commitment to...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Portadown, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Revamp is a web design studio dedicated to transforming digital experiences across various industries. Design studio with a digital-first approach, specializing in web design, development & motion...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Kiwop is a web development, growth marketing, and AI consultancy based in Spain serving clients worldwide. We unite senior engineers, marketers, and analysts to build fast, secure, SEO-ready websites and to run growth programs tied to clear business outcomes...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Reus, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A Miami-based creative growth agency fusing bold design with data-driven strategy. We craft culturally tuned campaigns that move fast, hit hard, and drive measurable growth across branding, web, and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We partner with you to create the right website, so you can focus on what drives your success. With over 2 decades of experience, we here at Enthusiast build beautiful, custom WordPress websites optimized for this ever-changing digital landscape. We leverage AI and strategic content planning to create dynamic...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- La Verne, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Connecting people with inspired ideas and compelling stories...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Premium web design and digital solutions that convert visitors into customers built for businesses that refuse to blend in...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Pragmatica is backed by decades of expertise pioneer in digital transformation for non-profit organizations committed to making a change we wish to see in the World.We have worked for brands like Tourism Montreal, Canadian Hydrography Association, Pediatric Care Consorcium, Carleton U, and others...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Visibrand is a branding firm that focuses on digital first and specializes in the creation of brands, user experience and user interface web design and development, and online brand strategy. We provide companies a visual identity and help them interact with consumers in order to meet and surpass the...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $44/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Social Construct Media & Design's knowledge and experience in digital marketing and creative services, we are able to generate a powerful brand presence for our partners. Website design, social media planning and management, search engine optimization (SEO), paid digital advertising, and analytic research are...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Victoria, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UX, UI & Product Design...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Florianópolis, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Fourseven is your trusted partner for online growth, specializing in high-converting website design and effective digital marketing strategies. Based in Twickenham, we collaborate with businesses across the UK and Europe, helping them unlock their full potential online...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Twickenham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A full-service agency specializing in high-impact website development, paid media, social media management, CRM, inbound marketing, and Artificial Intelligence solutions...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Jundiaí, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
PX Media is a full-service digital marketing and creative agency based in Pasadena, California. With 24 years of experience, the agency delivers tailored solutions across web design, SEO, PPC, branding, content marketing, and managed hosting. Known for its emphasis on transparency and results, PX Media...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Like Digital are a vibrant digital agency who excel in delivering innovative, composite digital projects from conception to completion for global brands in the world of luxury, fashion, entertainment and hospitality.So Why Like Digital? We are continually measuring, prioritising and improving all key aspects...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Performance is our obsession...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MagmaLabs is a full web development and e-commerce software company that builds software solutions with RoR, Spree/Solidus, EngineCommerce, Shopify and Mobile Apps native or hybrid ...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Colima, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Yan Mall Solution company. We work in web developing sphere with almost 3 years. Our location is Lviv, Ukraine, but we are ready to work with any time zones and languages. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about your project!...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a web design & devt studio passionate in building effectivity driven design, messaging, and online marketing solutions...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Diamond Group helps founders achieve predictable revenue by aligning sales and marketing into one growth system. We replace random tactics and vendor roulette with clarity, consistency, and momentum...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Systems is a technology driven professional digital marketing agency offering packages & custom solutions essentially needed businesses or professional individuals. Our categorized services are web design & development, website maintenance, website redesign & migration, search engine optimization...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sitely Pro is a web design, digital marketing, SEO and e-commerce solution company. We offer website design for small businesses, as well as e-commerce solutions to help you sell your products online. Our team of experts can also provide the digital marketing services you need to grow your business and reach...
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- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are located in Washington State and specialize in marketing for the dental office. Our services included PPC Campaigns, SEO, SEM, Social Media Advertising, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeted Advertising, GMB, Web Design and more! We average 75 new patient in the office per month offering a hands on, boutique...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Looking to improve your customer reach? We are highly experienced in developing cost-effective, high-performance, and user-friendly mobile apps both iOS and android - that keep your clients deeply engaged and satisfied...
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- Location
- Varna, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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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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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