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Since 2016, we've been crafting bold solutions in packaging, web design, and marketinghelping brands rise above the competition. Every project is infused with our signature Latino character, giving your brand a look and feel that's uniquely its own. Let us bring your brand's identity to life...
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- Package Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Rothschild, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, I'm Robert Toman, a designer with over 10 years of experience. After graduating in multimedia design in Denmark, I worked at the leading design agency e-Types and later led digital design at the sustainable apparel brand Organic Basics, both based in Copenhagen...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Paulina Cioce | Art + Design is an independent studio partnering with businesses nationwide to craft refined marketing assets and professional presentations...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Danilo Creative is a marketing agency based in Bedfordshire. We deliver marketing, web, and branding services built to help local businesses grow, transforming attention into trust and real enquiries, not just website clicks...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Bedford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Supersonic is a remote branding and web design agency working with NZ businesses and beyond. We design brand identities, build Webflow websites and deliver creative studio work packaging, advertising and marketing design for businesses that want to stand out and grow...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Half Moon Bay, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Serratos Web (SW Software) is a web design and digital solutions agency specializing in custom website development, branding, e-commerce, SEO, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. The agency helps businesses establish a strong online presence through strategic, conversion-focused digital experiences that...
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- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Zapopan, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Helping businesses get leads, and automate processes so you can spend your time doing what really matters. We specialise in websites for UK trades such as man and van companies...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Oton, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Redmonk Studios, our story is one of passion, innovation, and unwavering dedication to transforming mobile app experiences. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to merge creativity and technology to deliver exceptional digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We create meaningful brands. From strategy to reality. We have an innate drive to make outstanding work. Pure. Simple. Powerful.Our servicesStrategy — brand, positioning, governance, naming Visual identity — overall brand DNA, touch points Communication design — web, motion, printPart of...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Founded in 2014, we are a bootstrapped and profitable company helping design talents learn, grow and get hired by over millions of businesses around the globe...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Newfound Marketing is a Digital Marketing Consulting Agency based in St. John’s, Newfoundland.Newfound Marketing has been developing and executing Online Marketing plans and strategies to help businesses elevate their market position...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- St. John's, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Ionixx Technologies is a leading IT solutions provider, helping both enterprises and startups to build digital products and solutions at scale. A brand with a design-first approach, Ionixx specializes in Fintech(Digital Brokerage, Post-trade, OMS), Healthtech, and Web3 solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are millennials inside out as our mission is to help businesses grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Motivated Marketing, a Charleston-based agency, specializes in law firm advertising, delivering innovative strategies that highlight attorneys' excellence. With a keen focus on brand consistency and design precision, we're committed to amplifying our legal clients' recognition and increasing their caseloads...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Namami, a dynamic marketing and web design agency in Boca Raton, FL, is driven by creativity and dedicated to excellence. We provide a comprehensive range of digital solutions designed to empower businesses for success in today's evolving digital landscape...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We provide brand design and social media marketing services to businesses large and small. We collaborate with businesses, full-service marketing agencies, and in-house teams to define and transform businesses into brands through brand design and social media content strategies that produce marketing results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We've been working on graphic design since 2001. The strategy was incorporated into our services, increasingly connected to technology. We're a branding agency recognized for conceptually strong and relevant projects...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
VAMADESIGN is an independent creative studio specializing in branding, visual identity and digital design. The studio collaborates with brands and agencies across Europe and the US, delivering clear, modern and consistent creative solutions that help businesses communicate with confidence and stand out in...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Synamen was started in 2007 to engage in web design, development & related business as a partnership firm. It was incorporated as a private limited company in India in 2012, as Synamen Thinklabs Private Limited.The company provides software development and consulting services to a wide range of clients...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Roamsoft provides platforms like Menu Order App GroceryNcart which are available to entrepreneurs who want to create the likes of Justeat, Foodpanda, Shopify, Instacart etc. An online market place can be easily started through these platforms. How about we uncover more about such online business stages and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- BPO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
XTREME PROGRAMMERS is specialized in advanced web services including website design & development as well as software development. We have a team of professional developers, designers, and marketing experts working with our clients to guide them in achieving their endeavors. Our team of best professional...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Johannesburg-based Creative Studio working with brands and entrepreneurs worldwide...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help our clients solve business problems, grow revenues and win more customers...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
mind&matter is a creative no-code agency, specialized in web & product design and branding We help businesses navigate digital space space, build stunning websites & create stellar digital products. Our expertise in Webflow and Flutterflow allow us to deliver websites and apps fast & inexpensive...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Betteroffservice
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Captivate, Engage & Convert with BetterOffServiceEvery visual element about your brand tells a compelling story that resonates with the needs of your target audience, and ignites a desire to connect, at BetterOffService, we make it a reality for all brands...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hire an experienced marketing student to design your website, manage your social media or drive traffic to your site using paid digital advertising or free, organic traffic...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
eDriven Marketing is a premier, full-service digital marketing, website design, and consulting agency that generates explosive growth and revenue through creative strategy and optimization. eDriven Marketing unleashes digital marketing strategies to accelerate your business...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Moultonborough, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get unlimited UX, UI, and digital design, along with a bespoke strategy for your startup or business, for one simple, monthly fee.We are a design agency with a difference. Combining the strategic value and high quality of an agency, with the quick turnaround and speed of a freelancer, we offer startups...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Many companies boast that their team is the best, but ours really is incredible. Don't just take our word for it. Most reviews focus on our gifted and extremely knowledgeable team. Located conveniently in the Phoenix metro area (Gilbert, Arizona), we happily serve the United States from the United...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
5forests is the marketing agency trusted by wine businesses worldwide to cut through the bullshit and deliver results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Bordeaux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DavidPasqualone.com works with business professionals to realize their goals. No fluff, just a proven history of positive results and success. We have an amazing Sales & Marketing evaluations and recommendations program, website design team, and sales coaching staff. We are here to assist hard workers and...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Explicit Consults Marketing specialize in transforming your online presence into a client-attracting powerhouse, effectively drawing in ideal customers. We empower businesses by creating a strong market demand for their services...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hani Jamal is a multidisciplinary branding and design consultancy based in Cairo Egypt.Our mission is simple: to help businesses build strong, distinctive brands that stand the test of time. Our team is passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals through effective branding...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Giza, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Spacemotion is a full-cycle creative agency. We believe that art and creativity thanks to their diversity unite people. Our team speaks multiple languages and knows different cultures, which is why we work with clients and projects all over the world...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Eilat, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $290/hr
Rae of Light provides the complete internet service package. When people search for your business - the first thing that they do is head to Google. How can we help? We can get your page ranked in the top of both the organic Google search and your local map listing to bring you organic traffic to your site...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DTEAM LLC are experts in digital solutions, specializing in building efficient websites, apps, and AI-powered business systems. We deliver innovative technology tailored to enhance your business operations and drive growth. Partner with us for cutting-edge digital development and AI integration...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tractor is a boutique creative and digital marketing agency built for fast, strategic execution. We help startups, B2B companies, and education brands scale through UX-driven design, performance marketing, and no/low-code tech solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Because of the broad relationships we have with critical institutions, organizations, and smart collaborations, we are able to easily access essential people from a variety of sectors. We place a high premium on our added values, and as a result, we devote additional time to each of our patrons, working...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ipoh, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Expert Web & Mobile Development Partner.Take advantage of our 13+ years of experience in building and launching web and mobile custom software solutions. Extend your team with the top web & mobile developers for your short-term and long-term projects, from MVPs to a completed solution...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a woman-owned and BIPOC-led marketing firm. We represent leading health, wellness, and sustainability influencers, podcasts, media, and companies at Well Spirit Collective. Our objective is to improve people's lives and promote wellbeing. To ensure the success of your business, we keep on the cutting...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hey! My name is Jay Heaviside. I'm an award-winning strategic and creative designer with two decades agency experience helping leading companies, organisations, and start-ups to deliver agile and engaging solutions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Stokesley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
5280Devs is a branding and website development agency specializing in supporting small businesses, heath and wellness businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs. We're a small family-owned and operated agency based out of Denver, Colorado...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping businesses build & improve their websites, local SEO efforts, and online marketing campaigns...
Top Services:
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Simcoe, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ignis Design is a UX/UI design agency based in Hamburg. We partner with startups and SMEs across Europe to create digital products that are clear, usable, and built to scale. From UX research and UI design to brand identity and marketing, we handle the full design stack...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer smart, fast and affordable digital marketing services that drive traffic, sales and growth for our clients...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
When you meet us, you’ll discover a tribe of creative nerds who enjoy working together to create extraordinary brand experiences.We believe business potential lies in human connection. And we foster humans connection through insightful strategies, sophisticated design, and impactful digital experiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wolverine Productions is a turn key operation video production company that provides photography, videography , website design and digital marketing under one roof. No task is contracted out so our clients feels confident that their needs are always a priority. Our innovative style always brings a new fresh...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Because we live in a digital age, we have worked with companies that help our clients become more productive, compliant, secure, and efficient in their everyday transactions. Through our collaborations, we provide licensing, training, and support to ensure our clients' online success.Growing your brand...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're the top SEO company Tennessee who helped over 500 businesses with getting sales, reach their conversion goals, improve their rank on SERP, and get organic traffic to their web pages...
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- IT Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Eleventh Tech is a committed custom software development agency, driven by a passion to digitize businesses through tailored software solutions, enabling them to provide exceptional service to their target audience. We offer web app development, website design , eCommerce development and more...
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- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/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
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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