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LaunchSite is a done-for-you website service for small local businesses across North West London. We design, build, host and maintain your website for one simple monthly fee, so you get a professional online presence with no high upfront cost and nothing technical to manage yourself...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Prevello is a premier digital growth agency specializing in high-converting web design, data-driven SEO, and performance marketing. We help ambitious B2B companies, healthcare providers, and e-commerce brands transform online traffic into qualified pipeline and revenue. By combining clean technical web...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
FVS7 Growth Engineering builds high-converting landing pages, Google Ads campaigns and SEO for professional services businesses. We help clinics, law firms and local companies generate more qualified leads without wasting ad spend...
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- Web Design
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
J&G Consulting verbindet Webseiten und Landingpages mit Suchmaschinenoptimierung, Sichtbarkeit in KI-Antworten und Google Ads. Im Mittelpunkt stehen verständliche Angebote, passende Anfragen und nachvollziehbare Verbesserungen. Ergänzend automatisiert das Team wiederkehrende Aufgaben. Die Zusammenarbeit ist...
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- Web Design
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- PPC
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- Location
- Bonn, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Perfect Design provides web design, web development and search engine optimization for Malaysian businesses...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Breck AI Media is an AI-powered web design agency in San Antonio, TX, building high-performance websites for small businesses. Conversion-focused websites starting at $799, delivered in 7 business days — designed to turn visitors into calls and booked appointments...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web studio from Bonn, Germany. Fixed-price websites for trades, practices and service businesses that want more enquiries, with copy by a founder with twenty years in sales. One contact, a fixed date, full ownership. German, Arabic, English...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Bonn, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ampliia AI builds 30+ page websites for Australian tradies from Geelong, VIC, one page per service and per suburb, with tap-to-call on every page. $3,000 once-off, then $0 a month. $1,000 Deposit, see the whole site, then pay the $2,000 Balance on Approval. You own it outright...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Geelong, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Inhouse Associates is a small Longview, Texas team that has built and hosted websites since 1998. We design and develop custom Umbraco CMS sites that our clients' own staff can edit, write the web applications behind them, and host everything on servers we manage ourselves. Recent work includes Longview...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- SEO
- IT Services
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- Location
- Longview, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Awake Design is the web design studio of Jason, a Dutch web designer based in the Algarve, Portugal. I design and build custom websites, brand identities and apps for business owners, in English and Dutch. You see a concept of your own site first, and only then decide...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lagoa, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Junction SEO is a Toronto-based digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), AI search optimization (GEO), and custom website design. We help small and medium-sized businesses improve their Google rankings, attract local customers, and generate more qualified leads through fast...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Meridian Bureau is a Miami-based studio that builds websites, runs Google Ads, and handles SEO and AI SEO. We help businesses get found on Google and in AI answers like ChatGPT. We work with clients anywhere, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. We quote each project to your business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Formbreak helps homebuilders and service businesses get found online and turn that attention into leads. We build websites and handle SEO, AI search visibility, content strategy and YouTube strategy. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Formbreak works with clients nationwide...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Envision Traffic is a web design studio in Orlando building custom websites for Central Florida businesses: wedding venues, contractors, roofers, restaurants and local service companies. Before you pay anything, we redesign your homepage for free so you can see the result first...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MWT Tech is a Riyadh-based web design and development agency that builds fast, mobile-friendly websites, web applications, and e-commerce stores for businesses across Saudi Arabia. Its services also include SEO, Google Ads management, WhatsApp automation, and ongoing website maintenance...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TurnKey Website Design is a Tempe, Arizona agency that has built custom WordPress websites for Phoenix-area small businesses since 2015. We also handle website redesigns, local SEO, Google Ads management, website maintenance and support, and WP Engine hosting for clients in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Canvas 45 uses strategy and planning to create attractive websites designed to convert. Other services include Web Hosting, SEO and AEO so that your ideal customer can find you...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I'm Spencer Taylor, a web designer and developer in Mount Laurel, NJ, and I've been building websites since 2012. You work directly with me, not an account manager. About half of my work is white-label for design, SEO, and marketing agencies; the rest is small business websites built in WordPress or static...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Weve helped brands make their mark through strategy, identity, and marketing. We craft visual solutions that boost visibility, define identity, and drive revenue growth...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hyde Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Since 2001, GreenTie.com has been the trusted Internet Support Partner of the midwest’s top corporate, non-profit and health organizations. Our agency’s ongoing success stems from the ability to inspire user engagement and quickly evolve the client’s website to their most effective marketing arm. We are...
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- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
URBN Web Design is a local digital marketing agency that provides innovative website design and digital marketing solutions for local service based providers...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RGVision Media is your full-service marketing partner, offering video production, social media, branding, U/X U/I web design, SEO, and media buying. Our creative team delivers tailored strategies to boost awareness, drive engagement, and help your business grow...
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- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mission, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Be Appsolute is a comprehensive marketing firm that provides offline and online solutions. We provide mobile-focused marketing tactics and services that position your brand's symbol on any mobile device, making you simpler to locate and share. Be anywhere your consumer can reach you with a single touchpoint...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build complete brand systems. From positioning and visual identity to websites, ecommerce and launch strategies, every element is designed to help businesses communicate value, convert customers and scale with clarity...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nemo is a custom technology studio with teams in New Cairo and Istanbul. We take a product from research to launch and stay past it: strategy, design, engineering and applied AI...
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- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GreatLike Media is the leading Orange County web design, SEO and digital marketing company since 2009, located in orange, California, we specializes in custom website design, web development, wordpress design, digital marketing, search engine optimization, PPC, SMM, content marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Concise Software is a custom software development company known for its agile teams that can bring innovative ideas to life...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
For more than 20 years, Powell Creative has proven time and again to be one of Nashville’s most respected branding, graphic design, and website design and development firms...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Web design studio with more than 15 years of experience in branding and web design.Over the years, we have rediscovered the essence of our customers...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Brasov, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
As a full-service design and marketing team, we've worked with 100+ clients across the world to design, develop, and launch world-class brands that sell more products. We work with you to understand your specific goals, and then build a strategy to help you achieve them...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kannapolis, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
From concept through production, we have all of your marketing and creative needs covered...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At JOCstudio, we wholeheartedly embrace the potential of collaborative efforts. Regardless of whether our engagement is with a freelance professional, a burgeoning startup, or a prominent global corporation, our team of seasoned professionals diligently incorporates your distinct vision and objectives into...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Studio~humm is a design agency that provides an integrated approach to design and development services, all under one roof. Our expertise encompasses creating compelling visual designs, crafting clear and engaging content, and delivering bespoke website solutions. In addition to our professional capabilities...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Welcome to Value at Void, your premier destination for cutting-edge creative design services. As a leading creative design agency, we take pride in being at the forefront of innovation, driven by a team of top-tier designers who rank within the top 3% globally...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Arabian Media is your dedicated partner for digital success, specializing in customized solutions to amplify your online presence...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Elevate Marketing is a dynamic agency specializing in digital marketing solutions for SMEs and independent professionals. We offer customized services in social media management, web design, SEO, and content creation to enhance our clients' online presence and support their business growth. Our aim is to...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Basel, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Webistry drives revenue with data-driven paid media, experimentation, and CRO...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At GruffyGoat, we know a website is more than code, it's your story, your goals, and your reputation. Whether you're running a business or managing client work, your site should work for you, not against you. We design, build, host, and support websites with care and strategy, staying involved long after...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Digital Nature, we transform your online presence into a stable and measurable sales channel. We design comprehensive, customized strategies, analyzing your business and the market to accelerate your growth...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Alicante, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Lava X is an app development company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, which specializes in the development of products and platforms on the web, mobile, cloud and enterprise applications.Our services include development, consulting and managed application support. We are one of the companies that...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Puchong, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We’re UGEM – a UI/UX design agency that produces outstanding digital experiences through creativity, cutting-edge technologies, and business-minded thinking...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Bejamas is a web development shop focused on helping buinesses with serverless web, headless CMSs, static site generators and JAMstack tools...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a full service digital marketing agency. We create cost effective marketing strategies that attract new customers, retain mind share with existing clients, and increase revenue...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Agglet is a creative agency built with one purpose: to help you define your brand...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Centennial, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Through creative and user-centered web design and development, White Whale assists customers in realizing their seemingly unattainable goals and objectives. White Whale Web is a web design and development studio that offers a comprehensive range of services. Our primary emphasis is on developing cutting-edge...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hey there! My name is Vilmar Fernandes, I'm a UX/UI Designer and Product Designer with over 17 years of experience in the digital industry. Currently based in Sao Paulo...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Design Services
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
NixDesigns Pty Ltd is a graphic and website design agency based in Cape Town, South Africa. We can handle any type of design from logo design, business card design and even Website Designs...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Envoy is a full-service brand and digital innovation consultancy founded in 2010. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with studios in Chicago and San Diego, the agency combines design, technology and data to craft seamless customer journeys across brand, commerce, web, product and physical spaces...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Product Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Beson4 is a full service agency, offering clients personalized, creative and effective marketing services. We love to work with entrepreneurs and established companies alike—those who want to take their company to the next level and create an emotional connection with their customers...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We offer full services on Branding, Design, Digital, Marketing, Advertising, SEO, Video Production and Creative Communications...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $59/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Agencies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design agencies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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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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