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Design Done Right has a unique team of highly-skilled designers, digital marketers, software & app developers, photographers, illustrators and copywriters work together to craft your story...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Color Fire works with small business owners to align their business strategies with their customer's behaviors online. It's a fancy way of saying They help support small businesses with social media marketing, content development, website design, and more...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Annapolis, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Jade Orchard is a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Placement Labs is a digital marketing agency based in Daytona Beach, Florida. Helps clients increase their revenue and online visibility...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Pixl Labs, LLC has been helping agencies of the line design, production and development services in Laredo, Texas...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Advertising
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Laredo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
WEB24 IT SERVICES is a company of VENMEDIOS group that has over 20 years providing technology services, advertising, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Social Media, SEO, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications. Venmedios Group Has over 300 clients worldwide. The mission of Web24 IT is to bring the extensive...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our studio is a diamond in the rough, combining award-winning design with innovative brand strategy and comprehensive marketing implementation. Let us help you shine!...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Urbana, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Renaissance Marketing is a premium digital marketing & SEO agency based in Tampa with a Richmond hub, serving clients nationwide. We align SEO, web design, CRO, PPC, and programmatic to build predictable growth for mid-market brands and agencies...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Passionate business owners seeking to take their ventures further can count on us. At Cosmik Carrot, we provide the essential tools and support needed to help you thrive and reach new heights of success in the online world...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rugeley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WePropagate is passionate about transforming ideas into impactful digital experiences. Our team of developers, designers and communicators join forces to launch stunning brands online—all while walking hand-in-hand with clients throughout the process. We breathe life into our client's visions, creating...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
With over a decade of experience, WEBii is the premier provider of all website services. From custom web design and development to SEO solutions and hosting, their team has your small-to-mid-size business or non-profit covered at every step!...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The top web design business creates websites that lead to chances. With a website designed specifically for your brand, you can bring your audience closer to your content. Get SEO services that can propel your website to the top of the search results. Ideal digital marketing options for your company. Lastly...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MARSWorks is a studio that revamps businesses with cutting-edge digital experiences, helping them step into the future and reach their full potential...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KO Websites is devoted to your success, embracing both traditional customer care and modern marketing solutions. We provide exceptional client service and support to maximize your online presence while simultaneously protecting the sterling reputation we've worked so hard to build...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Castro Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
14 Oranges is a leader in application development. Since 2009, we have helped organizations large and small achieve success with their development needs...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Xpress Ranking, a pioneering digital marketing and web design agency, was established in the business to meet your firm's digital marketing demands. Future-focused digital marketers, innovative designers, brand strategists, visualizers, and developers make up the team. Our team combines innovative business...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lead Genera works hard to guarantee success for our clients. Our tailored strategies put us in a unique position; we can get inside your business and customer psyche, unlocking the key that will open up new digital possibilities...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sprintive believes in the power of human ingenuity. We take ideas from concept to completion utilizing open source technologies so our clients can see their visions come alive...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Are you looking for an experienced team of innovators to create a stunning website that will help your business grow and succeed? Look no further than Blackdeers! Founded in 2012, our passionate web design and development experts have worked their magic with some of the biggest names in multiple industries...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Green Hat Web Solutions is a one-stop, full service digital agency founded in 2010 in Denver. Through the power of interactive design and intelligent technology, we strive to intrigue, inspire, and connect people. To capture your audience, we’re the digital partner for you...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We enjoy having productive disagreements with one another because that is how perfection is created. We all have extensive knowledge and experience in our respective fields...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Olivas Digital, a MarTech company founded in 2013, has successfully completed over 400 projects to date. Our expertise lies in providing essential digital services such as website development, tool and application development, and platform creation, as well as maintaining and enhancing existing projects. We...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Barueri, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We have been creating great websites for our clients since 2003. We don't just provide a website to our clients, we provide a roadmap to having an online business...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We have streamlined workflows to guarantee dependability under all circumstances...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Software Development
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are fans of open-source software and our programmers have made significant contributions to a number of well-known development frameworks...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At The Smyth Group, we specialize in designing and developing web and mobile software for our corporate clients. Our team of talented designers and engineers build web, internal, iOS, and Android web apps that bring our clients' ideas to life...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Vista, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We support the conversion of ideas into the creation of cutting-edge web applications, mobile applications, and API services for the web, smart phones, tablets, and embedded devices...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FORMATION Media is a full-service digital marketing agency for artists and lifestyle brands...
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our no-risk pre-partnership consultancy service helps you explore the potential of your idea. Although we are a group of tech experts, we also have people skills and business acumen...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cartisien Interactive specializes in creating web-based products that are user-centered, intuitive and visually appealing. Clients like Reddit, Disney, Paramount Pictures, Nintendo, Riot Games, Microsoft, Saatchi & Saatchi, Macy's and eBay trust us with their interactive projects. Our team takes pride in our...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Jazzy Pro is a company that provides packaged and customized IT solutions to clients. Our team of skilled professionals creates fresh designs, ideas and technologies. Since our establishment in 2010, we have won several awards, including the Judges & Audience award at the Startup Weekend Krakow 2012, "From...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Gliwice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Matcha Design Labs is a Product/UX design agency that specializes in Web2 & Web 3 Products...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We offer affordable solutions for website design, social media, and SEO services all in one place. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, we can help you achieve your online goals with our expert team. Improve your online presence and reach your target audience with our comprehensive services...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We provide clients with transparent reporting and analysis, including monthly review meetings covering search rankings, form submissions, call tracking, and lead sources. During these meetings, we examine the previous month's results and adjust our strategy accordingly. Our focus is on delivering clear...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The web design company ZASHEV provides cutting-edge and all-encompassing solutions for websites, online stores, search engine optimization, digital marketing, etc. The studio became a member of BNI in 2018, making it the world's second biggest business networking organization, having previously been involved...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Ruse, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DesignsWP offer website development, content strategy optimization, branding and graphic design with a major emphasis on WordPress however our knowledge encompasses Drupal, Site123, Squarespace and Shopify as well...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nehmedia, Inc. is an Austin-based digital marketing agency. Our services include website design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), PPC management, easy and sophisticated analytics implementation, and advice for small and medium-sized organizations. Helping small and national businesses with...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Laredo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Small family-owned design & creative agency...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Culture Foundry is a unique agency that specializes in helping clients thrive in the digital space. Their uncommon strengths include delivering exceptional design through component-based systems, expertise in headless content management systems, and 24/7 support with a two-hour response time...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- IT Services
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Temper And Forge specializes in crafting customized website solutions that best fit your company's size and scale. With nearly 450 websites under their belt since 2014, they prioritize quality above all else and approach each project with a "quality over nothing" mentality...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Print Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Since 2000, we have worked at the intersection of technology and business, and we have succeeded by building strong teams and working in close collaboration with one another...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Somerville, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we have worked with 30+ clients from 20 countries across Europe and North America. Our extensive portfolio boasts hundreds of successful software projects, catering to established corporations and emerging startups alike. In recognition of our innovative web...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Advertising
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Unleashed Technologies, our team is comprised of customer-focused professionals who are enthusiastic about crafting, improving, and overseeing award-winning websites, web applications, and digital experiences...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Marbel Rocks Digital Agency is dedicated to enhancing brand recognition and sales through improved website design and social media awareness. Our unique design process involves client participation, ensuring that the final result is precisely what they envision...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- CRO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Skyhook is a team of experts who have built over 500 high-performance marketing websites optimized for SEO, speed, and security over the last 10 years. They offer transparent communication, custom video training, and a dedicated support specialist to ensure exceptional service and support...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Chromatic is a leading technology company that creates precision web ecosystems for complex organizations facing daunting challenges. Their team of seasoned technologists leverage deep open-source expertise to streamline editorial workflows, reduce bloated architectures, and guide clients through complex data...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Alley is a collaborative team of strategists, researchers, designers, and developers that specializes in creating tailor-made digital experiences for publishers, nonprofit organizations, museums, and brands. Our comprehensive range of services includes cutting-edge software development, exceptional user...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
Wholegrain Digital is a specialized agency that focuses on the design and development of WordPress themes and plugins. As the first specialist WordPress agency in London, we have expanded our services to corporate users of WordPress worldwide, serving clients in the UK, US, mainland Europe, and the Middle...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Image Conscious Studios specializes in crafting cohesive, visually-appealing brand identities that can be applied across print and digital media. We excel in elevating brands to communicate and present their stories with clarity and impact through our thorough Discovery process and natural-fit tone of...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Xeno Media is a Midwestern web design, development, and strategy firm that specializes in creating bespoke solutions for businesses and organizations. With a neighborly approach to business, we focus on building lasting relationships with our clients, treating them as partners, and ensuring their success is...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- St. Charles, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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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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