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RapidBizz is a digital agency providing web development, software development and graphic design services to businesses across the UAE and worldwide. We design and build business websites, e-commerce stores, custom web applications and mobile apps, and we support them with branding, logo design, digital...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Remote Staff helps businesses build dedicated offshore teams without the complexity of managing staffing operations. From recruitment and onboarding to HR, payroll, attendance, office setup, and equipment, we handle the essentials while you focus on your team's work and business growth. Our remote...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pixarts is a Prague-based digital agency building websites, e-commerce stores, SaaS MVPs and AI solutions for professionals, local businesses, startups and SMEs. We combine web design and development with multilingual content, SEO, booking integrations and workflow automation. Working in English, Italian and...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sommer Digitalservice is a sole proprietorship founded and operated by Aike Sommer in Calden near Kassel, Germany. The company specializes in strategic web design, SEO, and AI visibility for small businesses and local service providers. Its approach combines user-focused websites with search visibility...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Calden, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lokion creates engaging digital solutions for real people. Since 2000, we've combined UX research and strategy, UI design, and web development to turn complex business needs into intuitive customer experiences. Our Memphis-based team specializes in results-driven websites, CMS implementations, e-commerce...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
WebCore Technologies is a leading US-focused web development and SEO agency. We deliver custom WordPress development, high-converting e-commerce stores, and data-driven organic ranking strategies tailored to elevate online visibility and grow revenue for US businesses...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded by engineers, Rasad (رصد) turns business goals into shipped software from its Khobar HQ: web platforms, iOS/Android apps, enterprise systems, and production-grade AI. 150+ delivered projects across Saudi Arabia and the GCC...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Toronto digital marketing agency for small and growing businesses in Canada and the US. We design custom WordPress websites and run SEO, social media, Google and Meta ads, branding and video. One team handles everything, backed by more than 12 years of team experience...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Norval is a web engineering team for small businesses with broken, hacked, slow, or outdated websites. Every job starts with a site review and a single fixed price, and we charge nothing until the client agrees. We repair WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix, and custom-coded sites, clean up malware and close...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SALT Kreatif is a boutique advertising and design agency in İzmir, Turkey. One team covers brand identity, packaging, advertising campaigns, commercials and 3D/CGI visuals, digital marketing and social media, websites and mobile apps. We are known for making technical and industrial products clear and for...
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- Package Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- İzmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Istanbul digital agency building websites, e-commerce and custom software (CRM, B2B portals, WhatsApp API), with SEO and GEO so brands get found on Google and in AI assistants...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ortha Studio is a web design and development studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We build websites and custom software for small and mid-sized businesses, and agencies hire us white-label when they need extra hands...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bournemouth based digital agency, working with Dorset businesses since 2019. We build clear, fast websites, get local businesses found on Google and in AI answers like ChatGPT, and keep everything in plain English with reporting you can actually follow...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- AEO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
Dental Office SEO is a specialized digital marketing agency dedicated to helping dentists increase their online visibility, attract new patients, and grow their practices. Based in Anaheim, California, the agency provides dental SEO, local search optimization, Google Business Profile management, website...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Passion,Dedication,and a lot of tea.We are an awesome group of designers, developers, coders, illustrators, and copywriters, who capture those pure gold ideas. Our aim is to build user-friendly apps, websites, rock star copywriting portfolio, and too many t-shirt slogans. One day we will be rich, so...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our focus is brand, digital and fundraising... Barefoot Creative is where experience, knowledge and imagination meet.Brand: In today's crowded market, you need to stand out. Brand is more than a logo -- it is the heart of your personality, the promise you make to your customers/clients/donors. Using...
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- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Breslau, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a highly qualified SEO expert in Bellevue Greater Seattle Area, I work with my clients on both local and national levels. Thus, no matter whether you are based in Seattle or not, my sole goal is to put your business website on the first page of Google search, because of that you will get the most profit...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Maple Valley, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A certified digital marketing agency in Singapore specializing in Website Design, SEM, Search Engine Optimisation, Social Media Management, Email & Content Marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create media with a mission to inspire positive change on a large scale...
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- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Flatlogic we develop admin dashboard templates and React Native templates. We are listed among Top 20 Web Development companies from Belarus and Lithuania. During the last 6 years, we have successfully completed more than 30 big projects for small startups and large enterprises...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Expertmedia draagt als Gents communicatiebureau graag zorg van alle aspecten van de uitstraling van uw bedrijf. Van drukwerk tot website of webshop, wij zijn graag uw partner voor een originele, stijlvolle en professionele communicatie aan een realistisch budget...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
In xipe we seek to help you develop your projects quickly and at the best market price. One of the most important values for us is communication with the client, so you can be sure that your project is in good hands...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Hermosillo, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A digital marketing agency specialising in Web Design, Search Engine Optimisation, Social Media & Graphic Design...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Scoresby, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Media Marketing is a marketing practice, focused on promotion and engagement. We take a brand’s strategy and activate it across the social landscape, delivering valuable experiences for audiences and making the highest business impact possible...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LMH (Lokal Media House) was first launched as a video and photo production company producing captivating media for our clients. With the demand for additional services and a highly skilled team, LMH expanded into a full-service marketing and media agency focused on not only creating beautiful media for our...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
wfDesign is a web design & SEO agency in Aachen, Germany. We are specialized in Wordpress...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Aachen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Focus Online is a marketing agency specialising in driving direct bookings for luxury travel...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help local businesses discover their customers and themselves. With our proven discovery process, we deliver a creative strategy for good work to follow. We are a branding, website design, and digital marketing agency in the Berkshires, MA. Our creative process produces engaging, research-driven logos...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
For the past 10 years, we have helped businesses create their brand presence and achieve their goals. Our process is designed to empower your brand and outfit your business with the marketing tools needed to succeed...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our unwavering commitment lies in providing comprehensive 360˚ digital marketing services that establish distinct identities, foster brand development, stimulate engagement, and deliver tangible results. It is this commitment that positions us as the foremost choice for those seeking the premier Digital...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Clare Lynch Creative is a Dublin based multidisciplinary design practice specialising in developing unique brand identities, packaging design, brand styling, advertising, art direction, illustration, print and web design. Founded by Clare Lynch in 2014 and become a specialized studio with many happy clients...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey! My name is Fahrudin Seferagic based in Nova Gorica, Slovenia. I'm a passionate photographer and designer...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nova Gorica, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are crossbow, based in Corfu, Greece. Our story started as a one person project and we growth as a company.Our current services include graphic design, especially identity creation and branding,print, e-commerce development and social media management...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Corfu, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Myware stands as a Singapore-based company specializing in Software, Website, and Mobile Application development. We firmly adhere to the belief that the individuality of each company necessitates a unique and customized software solution to efficiently manage their day-to-day operations. At Myware, we...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help you overcome communication challenges: >> when you need to consolidate your position in an increasingly dense market; >> when you do things differently and need to convince a conservative environment of the merits of your approach; >> when launching a new brand, product or service; >> when your...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Covet Design specializes in logo creation and product packaging, approaching each project with eagerness and a generous dose of creativity...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Josh Murray Design, we take pride in crafting thoughtful and captivating brand experiences for our clients, offering much more than just visually appealing designs...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Collingwood, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Leonardo Recalcati and I'm the person behind AD Positive. A visual designer from Palermo, specializing in packaging design and corporate identity...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Palermo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hello, Im Alessandra. My goal is to craft unique, exceptional, and immersive brand experiences for your company...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Katharina Mitteregger, an Austrian graphic designer, specializes in visual communication, emphasizing the development of brandings, visual identities, conceptual visuals, and editorial content...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Graz, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We believe design is a crucial element of a brand's identity. With 15 years of experience and expertise, we strive to create memorable and distinct brand impressions that align with your brand's goals...
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- Advertising
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mashhad, Iraq
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Tommy Rockett, I'm a professional Creative Director and the person behind Rockett...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hastings, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
De Barbaren is a creative branding and communication agency based in Ghent, dedicated to authentic brands and compelling stories. Together, we make sure your brand captures the hearts and minds of your target audience...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Concept Maniax is an independent agency that transforms cultural trends into powerful ideas...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Mindsy, we focus on partnering with inspiring women entrepreneurs like you. Our aim is to offer you the clarity and support needed to expand your business while minimizing stress and overwhelm...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Celia Melville is a Wellington-based digital and graphic designer with more than 14 years of experience in the creative field...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
In 2022, Shields Design Studio and Shotgunflat joined forces to form a new company, combining over 50 years of experience and a true passion for people to deliver a uniquely different agency experience...
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- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Essen, we build and manage brands for driven owners and teams. We approach every business-critical challenge with a customized solution...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Jess Cook, I'm a professional and enthusiastic freelance graphic and website designer and the person behind Jess Cook Design currently based in Plympton, United Kingdom...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Talley-O Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We offer fresh, forward thinking design without the trappings of a larger agency. Talley-O dedicates the team to 100% of the project at hand. Small but mighty & motivated, we provide flexibility and direct service...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cumberland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/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.



















































