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Envy Lab is a specialized real estate marketing and advisory agency serving property developers across the residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors. The company focuses on preparing real estate projects for market entry, creating distinctive brands, generating demand, and supporting the sales journey...
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- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mako Digital is a UK-based digital agency specializing in custom website design, WordPress development, SEO, and bespoke CRM/SaaS solutions. The agency focuses on building fast, hand-coded websites and scalable digital platforms that help small businesses strengthen their online presence and streamline...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Wigan, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Goodwin System is an Australian software delivery partner helping businesses, founders, and product teams build custom software, mobile apps, AI systems, and scalable digital experiences across both B2B and B2C use cases...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
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- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Traverse City Web Design creates custom, high-performance websites for businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs in Traverse City, Northern Michigan, and beyond. We specialize in WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, SEO-friendly web design, website hosting, maintenance, and digital strategy. With over 20...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Web Development
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- Traverse City, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webnity X is a certified Framer, SEO & GEO Agency based in Cologne, Germany, serving B2B companies across DACH and worldwide. Founded in 2025 by certified Framer Expert Niklas Hass, we build exclusively in Framer achieving PageSpeed scores above 90, zero maintenance overhead, and conversion-optimized results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Bergheim, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom, premium web design for businesses that value their brand image. We craft clean, responsive layouts and seamless UX to turn traffic into clients...
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- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Rubí, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dubai-based digital agency delivering AI automation, custom websites and brand identity for SMEs. First results in 2 to 6 weeks...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WebCraft Studio is a creative web design studio based in Adelaide, helping small businesses across Australia build fast, modern, and mobile-friendly websites that drive results. Whether you're starting a new business or looking to upgrade your online presence, we offer affordable web design packages, hosting...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Beetle & Frog builds strategy-first websites for Inland Empire service businesses. We are based in Riverside and work exclusively with contractors, trades, medical practices, and local operators who need a site that actually generates calls and leads.Every project starts with your customer's decision...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Riverside, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $152/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Batista AI builds custom websites for NYC contractors and installs AI agent systems physically inside small businesses using Mac mini and Mac Studio hardware. Our AI agents handle lead generation, scheduling, invoicing, and customer follow-up 24/7 on Apple Silicon. We serve HVAC, plumbing, electrical...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Est 2020, I'm a WIX Legend and Squarespace GOLD Circle member offering custom website design, updates and templates. I'm based in Adelaide, Australia but work with clients across the world...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lustre Digital is a hand-crafted web design studio in Ashford, Kent. We build fast, bespoke websites for local businesses — designed from scratch to rank on Google and bring in real enquiries. No templates, no monthly platform rent. Websites from £199, full builds from £849...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ashford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I founded Bewebsy to provide a quality service and maintain ongoing relationships with my fellow business owners. At Bewebsy, you will work with me directly before, during and after your project launch...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, I focus on top-notch customer service, high quality web design, affordable website development with search engine optimization, and marketing solutions for small and medium sized businesses...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Design Manchester is a Manchester-based web design agency creating high-performance, SEO-focused websites that help businesses generate more enquiries, strengthen their online presence, and support long-term growth through modern design and digital strategy...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bolton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webtree builds fast, custom-coded websites for small and medium-sized businesses in Switzerland and gets them found on Google with local SEO. From first concept to hosting, maintenance, and ongoing optimization, everything comes from one team of five based in Beringen, Schaffhausen. Founded in 2024 by Noah...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Beringen, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Digital Maze is a Derby-based digital marketing agency helping ambitious brands grow and scale with confidence through our specific expertise in web design, SEO and PPC. From smart strategies to expert execution, we craft tailored marketing strategies that turn clicks into long-term customers...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RMCM is a one-person web design and local SEO studio in Toronto. I am Ryan Mota. I take the brief, build the site, and do the search work myself, so the person you talk to is the person writing the code...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Georgetown, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I build websites for small businesses around Charlotte and handle the search work that makes them worth having Google, Maps, and the AI assistants people now ask instead of searching.One person does all of it: the build, the SEO, the CRM, the follow-up. You get my cell number, not a ticket queue. Rates...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Gastonia, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Premium custom 3D websites, built for free before you pay...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Maasdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Yeevu is an AI-powered business operations platform that helps businesses simplify digital management and improve productivity. Its...
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- Web Development
- IT Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Magrify is a proptech company building booking-ready websites and SEO for RV parks, campgrounds, vacation rentals, Airbnbs, real estate and property management companies, hospitality businesses, and small businesses. Most website projects stay under $1,000...
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sitework Digital builds websites for home builders and land developers, and only for them. A buyer shopping a custom home researches for months, compares communities before they compare builders, and returns to the same floor plan a dozen times before filling in a form, usually from a phone, late at night...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webso Digital builds websites and runs local SEO for small businesses from Wrexham, North Wales. The studio was founded in 2026 by Daniel Stoychev, a Computer Science graduate of Wrexham University who writes the code himself: no page builders, no bought-in templates, every site hand-built on Next.js and...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Wrexham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BlackSky Marketing gives local business owners a direct partner for website design and digital marketing. We serve Texoma, Dallas, Fort Worth, North Texas, and southern Oklahoma with SEO, AI search optimization, Google Business Profile management, social media, paid ads, email marketing, and branding. Every...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Bells, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Basin Hosting & Web Design is a Midland, Texas web company that has built and hosted custom websites for Permian Basin businesses since 2006. One company handles design, hosting, business email, maintenance and local SEO for oilfield service companies, paving contractors, RV parks, storage facilities and...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Midland, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
WhatsApp automation and websites for Sri Lankan businesses. Auto-replies, AI chatbots, catalogues and orders, booking bots, broadcasts and lead capture in English, Sinhala and Tamil...
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- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Envix is a HubSpot CMS support and development agency for marketing teams that own their website but dont have a developer on staff. The model is simple. Pick a monthly plan or buy a bank of hours, send tasks through a shared Trello board, and most are done within 48 hours. Every task is handled by a senior...
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- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a small family-owned team of 3 that only specializes on SEO. You work directly with the Owner & Founder, all of our work is done in house. Meaning the people you talk to are the ones actually doing the work...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dubai Webflow partner Apex Digital designs websites and Shopify ecommerce storefronts, growing them with monthly SEO throughout the Emirates...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LocalForge designs and builds custom websites and Shopify stores for small local businesses. We're based in San Jose, CA and work with businesses nationwide. Every client starts with three free homepage concepts. They choose the direction that fits, and we build it into the finished site, made for desktop and...
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SpiderHunts Technologies Ltd is a UK-registered digital agency helping businesses get found on Google and cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews. Since 2020, we've served 1,000+ clients with SEO, AI-powered automation, chatbots, voice agents, and custom software, all with transparent fixed pricing and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
- CRO
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Copiague, Long Island web design, web development, and SEO studio since 2012. Custom websites with no templates, AI-assisted SEO, and AI chat assistants for small and mid-sized businesses in Nassau, Suffolk, New York City, and Westchester. Fast-Track sites from $499; monthly SEO from $199...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Copiague, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketra is a marketing agency that helps businesses and contractors get more leads for the best value. Instead of renting leads from Angi, Thumbtack, or pay-per-lead ads, we build marketing you own: a Google Business Profile that shows up in the map pack, a website that turns visitors into calls, and SEO...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Local Forge is a professional web design and digital marketing agency helping small businesses build a stronger online presence and attract more customers. We create modern, custom designed, mobile friendly websites built for speed, seo visibility, and lead generation. With transparent pricing starting at...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Telluride, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Eight Bit Studios, we specialize in mashing up research, design, and code in playful and savvy ways. Our nimble and diligent guild of developers, project managers, QA engineers, visual designers, and user experience designers work together to shape the digital products and services people love to use...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Imagine if your local community could feel the passion that you have for your work and their success - your brand would grow an unstoppable reputation in your community. Our job is to express your brand and passion through a website and your digital presence...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Baxter, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $57/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Viral Square, we are passionate about staying at the forefront of technology. We continually invest in research and development to ensure our solutions are built on the latest advancements and best practices...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
ATamez Design helps your service-based business attract the right clients, boost the visibility of your business (in-store or online), and drive growth with strategic branding, high-converting websites, and designs that support long-term success...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ALFTEK offers full-service network infrastructure, system administration, network security, software development and other managed IT services. What's more, the company also integrates robust software solutions with cloud-based SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms for website and social & blog design...
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- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Studio22 is a creative, Perth-marketing and advertising agency that specializes in cultivating a Perth online presence for small & medium-sized brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Leederville, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We help awesome companies to get the attention that they deserve. We like accuracy and effectiveness and value transparency. Whether you are in a small or large business, we will always protect your interests by recommending the most effective solutions to grow in a competitive environment...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Marcos, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Invest in efficiency and results with Marketing Verse. Do your website, expert SEO, PPC, social media, and more in just one place...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brand Llama is a modern boutique agency located in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. We help healthcare, financial services, manufacturing and small and midsize businesses grow by defining their brand and generating qualified leads through a seamless integration of design, content, technology and...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative graphic design company in Noida. Expert in graphics and website designing. From designing to branding and marketing we are a solution to your business needs in the digital world...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Established in 2012, Ecomclips is one of the best eCommerce solution providers that helps Ecommerce Seller to reach their business goal. Ecomclips helping brands grow through marketplace account management, Amazon ebay walmart and others, Shopify, PPC, SEO, graphic design, website development...
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- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Alfa Developers is a web design and development team based in Bucharest, Romania. Our expertise is mainly on web development and e-commerce but lately, we are focusing more on custom web apps...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Spotty Media is a specialist hospitality marketing agency for restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, venues, events and food and drink brands across the UK, combining strategy, PR, social media, content, websites, paid social, influencer marketing and email...
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- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Durham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Imagen Web Pro is an Athens-based boutique digital agency specializing in custom WordPress websites, WooCommerce e-shops, SEO, and brand identity. We work with small and medium businesses across Greece from hospitality and restaurants to e-commerce and professional services delivering premium digital...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We transform the way you work, organise and lead to unlock speed and agility...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Agencies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design agencies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
What are the best web design agencies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design agency?
Before hiring a web design agency, ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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