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Helping manufacturing companies establish a powerful brand and digital presence. We create strategic branding and high-performing websites that help manufacturers stand out, attract the right clients, and drive measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Boutique Web and Graphic Design Agency specializing in custom web design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Branding, graphics and website's can be an expensive outlay when starting your new venture, and getting it right first time is key. At Twisted, we've said "Goodbye" to high up-front costs, and work with you on a monthly basis to build your brand the right way, leaving you more time to do what you do best!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Razor Sharp Consulting software engineering & app developers serving Calgary since 2016, we have become Calgary's professional source of affordable software engineering, app development, and custom technology solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $147/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webmasters are akin to a maestro of a symphany, the maestro was know all of the instruments and must know how to make them come together. The webmaster is the same in a sense because a webmaster must know all aspects of a website and be able to bring all the elements together to provide an excellent website...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Syosset, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WordPress and custom website design agency providing web based solutions to small businesses across Australia since 2011...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Harris Park, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Galacttic is a web design agency that helps businesses reach their target audience and achieve their goals. We use our expertise in WordPress to create websites that are easy to use, search engine optimized, and mobile-friendly. We also offer a range of other services, including SEO, website optimization...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Santa Ana, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We understand what is truly necessary for web development because we develop and operate our own services. We provide the best web development as your best partner...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Birminghams local SEO & web design expert. Google Business Profile, Map Pack, NAP consistency, & digital marketing for real business growth. Transparent, technical, proven...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dynaside Digital Solutions based in Izmir/Turkey, plans and produces high budget web projects for national and international companies. In the age of digital transformation, it develops all the actions that contribute to the interactive interactions of companies and information society in the digital world...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Izmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a software house based in Cairo, Egypt. We Provide our services all around the world. We strive to bring your vision and ideas to life and provide you with optimal solutions with the best quality...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Toronto's award-winning web design & digital marketing agency, turning websites into growth since 2008 1,000+ projects, 30+ awards...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Family-owned and operated, we offer full-service marketing to a limited client roster, ensuring deep partnerships and tailored solutions as an extension of the teams we serve. We leverage 20+ years of expertise and our agile process in brand, strategy, website, SEO, content, graphics and lead gen...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At CoreMeta, our mission as a leading digital agency Manchester is to empower businesses with innovative solutions that drive growth, maximize their digital potential, and enhance customer experiences. With a focus on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, we strive to be the catalyst for...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Altrincham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Artificial Intelligence is cool, but have you heard about NI?Natural IntelligenceTMFrom one human to another thats where the magic lies. Fishgate thrives on creating work that brings people together, united by the power of human connection. Naturally collaborative, our approach to creativity...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Midas PR Group is a renowned public relations firm in the heart of Bangkok Thailand whose strong local connections and international experience make their clients stand out. Thanks to our diverse team we offer the most complete PR solution in town. At Midas we can take on a variety of tasks including PR...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Your team needs a post today. Your designer can do it next week. Brand OS Portal is your own senior designer, available 24/7. Your team makes on-brand posts, decks and videos in minutes. Full branding for B2B tech. 250+ projects...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
CodesClue Technologies is an AI-first software development agency dedicated to transforming businesses through intelligent, data-driven solutions. We specialize in Generative AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Full-Stack Development, helping startups and enterprises modernize their operations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Ingenious Guru specializes in Digital Marketing and offer their clients complete web based solutions. With InGeniousGuru functional strategies, you can increase your company's rank on top in search engines...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dix Hills, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEO With Senthil is a boutique Singapore agency specialising exclusively in SEO and Answer Engine Optimisation. Founded by Senthil, who spent a decade growing his own business through SEO, and technical SEO partner Rohith Sai, every campaign targets high-purchase-intent keywords that generate enquiries and...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEO Realtor Hub is an only of its kind the world’s first SEO service provider to Real Estate agency websites. Our services are specifically designed to boost organic exposure for real estate agency websites located in USA...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Helping companies with strategic web solutions for fintech and tech challenges...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We are a long-term partner for all startups and established companies that are looking for a dedicated & ready-to-go team of product, design, and engineering experts. We are set for high performance from day one. Are you?...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Košice, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $59/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Won Agency is a full-service design firm that operates out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, but has its origins in Sweden. They can assist you with the creation of exemplary SaaS websites and mobile applications. Won is a design agency that provides a comprehensive service ranging from the development of...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
As a communications agency, we connect people with brands. We put our hearts into it. It's more than just a job. It's a mission. Since 1972. Always on the move and full of curiosity, we work together to find the right paths for our clients and their customers. So that they can move toward each other and grow...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a creative agency that blends strategy, design & marketing to build brands, digital experiences, and growth systems that create lasting impact...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Satkhira, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $39/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help startups and companies grow their revenue into six figures by crafting visually stunning optimized websites and driving qualified traffic...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Minimo Studio is a one-person strategy and web design studio in Seattle. I help mission-driven founders and nonprofits get clear on their business, then build a website that shows it. In person across the Seattle area, remote everywhere else...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Digitaljosh has helped over 100 Business stand out online, and will continue to do so with more startups. With our unique branding and marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
SoudCoh is a digital marketing agency in Melbourne, Australia, offering services such as Lead Generation, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing to help businesses grow...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our creative solutions - website design, development, online marketing and branding services - have helped thousands of our clients achieve their business goals. With the customer base in the US, UK, Asia and the Netherlands, WE ARE GROWING !!!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
B2B Branding | Marketing | Creative. Working exclusively with B2B clients, Spire builds its clients' brand assets to be targeted, innovative, relevant and memorable...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Award-winning digital advertising and marketing agency in Carlsbad (San Diego), CA. We specialize in digital brand engagement and interactive marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Yellowchalk is a progressive Bangalore-based Design Studio. With over 100+ happy clients across the globe, we have had the privilege of working with top multinationals and impactful start-ups like EY, Intel, Changi Airport, Titan, Vidal Health, Goalwise and many more. Our area of expertise extends but is not...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a Milan based Web Agency and we love creating innovative digital projects...
Top Services:
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our story of transforming digital marketing with clarity, creativity, and a growth-first mindset. Determined to redefine the traditional digital agency model, we set out to build a company that offered more than just marketing services on demand. Their vision was to deliver expert execution backed by...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
IT expert...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zeropoint Computing is an IT farm with Website, Software, Mobile App Development Supports, Graphic Designing and SEO support as well as Freelancing Support ...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $79/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SalesTube is the first one-stop-shop for ecommerce in Poland...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Creative - создание и продвижение сайтов под ключ...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Webski Solutions is a Sydney based Web Design & Development Company, providing wide range of digital services from Online Marketing to Mobile App development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Acehweb.com is one of most trusted local based web design services since 2009. We are use wordpress as most likely CMS for our clients. Our clients is start from government, small business to large business. The largest local newspaper in the city is one of our client...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
IT Plus is the leading agency for mobile app development and web design in Dubai that offers competitive prices, unmatched quality of work, and support, for established market leaders and emerging businesses. Our team of in-house web designers, mobile app developers, and web developers in Dubai have a rich...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We at Web Swiggy offer result oriented services for all your digital needs under one roof. Our services vary from web design & development to SEO to digital marketing to mobile app development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey! My name is Mimi Sia, based in Toronto. Mimi is a strategically-minded art director and visual designer running 16 creative identities on demand...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As an Olten-based business, STS Software GmbH boasts a strong force of software engineers. With this fortification, the STS Software GmbH team has reached a large number of prominent Swiss businesses as strategic partners, contributing to our already formidable industry standing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Olten, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kreativni i funkcionalni web dizajn - Kombinovanjem kreativnosti i funkcionalnosti, naš web dizajn obezbeđuje da web sajt izgleda baš onako kako želiš a karakteriše ga i dobar UX, što na kraju dovodi i do bolje konverzije...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kraljevo, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hello, I am Barış Dayak. I have been working and carrying out projects on Web Design - Software, Google SEO, and other branches of information technology in Istanbul for about 12 years. I have progressed by increasing my knowledge in this field through many different trainings and seminars, especially in...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Quiteoften Agency is a creative studio specializing in branding, digital design, and strategic communication...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Mondercange, Luxembourg
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/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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