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ElevenX is a Vietnam-based technology partner specializing in MVP development for startups and SMEs. We help founders and businesses turn ideas into validated digital products through lean, scalable development. By combining experienced engineering talent in Vietnam with a validation-first approach,...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Skylane Solutions, we help businesses grow smarter, faster, and stronger with data-driven digital marketing strategies. From startups to established brands, we provide tailored solutions that generate real results more traffic, more leads, and more sales...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Limbi.co is a design studio dedicated to creating both physical and digital solutions. We bring ideas to life through projects and products spanning web, e-commerce, industrial, and graphic design...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Las Condes, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nør Station is a boutique agency specializing in advertising and branding, providing a diverse range of services such as photography, web design, marketing, brand development, and website creation...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Maribo, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create to inspire, to bring into existence what doesn't yet exist, and to show our value for you, for him, for her, for the gender-neutral, for those here today and for those yet to come. We do it to keep ourselves grounded, to push our limits, and above all, because we love what we do and we do it well...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Advert LAB is a creative agency based in the Baltics, offering a full range of marketing and advertising services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. We specialize in brand identity, communication strategy, social media management, digital campaigns, content marketing, graphic design, pr...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A results-driven SEO agency specializing in data-backed strategies that boost search rankings, increase organic traffic, and deliver measurable growth for your business...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $499/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi-TiDE™ is a Hamburg-based branding and design agency creating distinctive identities, publications, and digital experiences for mid-sized companies, start-ups, and ambitious brands. We combine strategic thinking with bold, award-worthy design to build brands that stand out and endure...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
eXstrue is a Tangier-based digital agency helping ambitious businesses build clear, high-performing digital experiences. We combine strategy, branding, UX/UI design, web development, SEO, and technical support to create websites and custom web applications that are fast, search-ready, easy to use, and built...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tangier, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Flashlight Agency is a top internet marketing service company in California, focused on creating powerful online marketing strategies for measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Palm Desert, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bridges Creatives is an AI-powered digital marketing agency in Dubai, UAE. We specialize in SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Web Development, Branding, Content Marketing, and AI Automation. We help businesses grow their online presence and generate real, measurable results in the UAE market...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Webstudio Albania | 24devs is a Europe-based web design and development studio delivering websites, e-commerce stores and custom software for businesses across Europe and international markets...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
An IT company committed to providing designs with meticulous precision and exactness is one that prioritizes the principle of pixel perfect...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We help businesses to position their products in the right market through omni-channel. Bringing in both Digital Marketing and Offline marketing is our expertise. Today we are a full service branding and digital marketing agency in Bangalore. Our clients are present across the globe and happy with our...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
A strategic design studio helping ambitious brands establish a powerful presence online. We don't just make things pretty we make them perform.We specialize in innovative web design solutions tailored to your needs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WEBO is the #1 web designing company in Pakistan, offering custom web design, web development, web hosting, and digital marketing services. We help businesses create strong digital footprints with responsive, high-converting websites and modern design solutions tailored for global growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Beta HiTech is a software engineering company that designs and builds custom web applications, ERP systems and digital products. We help growing businesses and established enterprises replace manual processes, disconnected tools and outdated systems with software built around how they actually operate. From...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AliTech is providing Future Tech Services, it is all about technology, Web Hosting, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI). Join us to get the best services with lower costs for your organization...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Jamshoro, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Digital Eco SEO Experts is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, website design, and social media marketing for service-based and e-commerce businesses. Established in 2018, our team ensures measurable growth by enhancing online visibility and driving targeted traffic. Whether...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Vasundhra, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Trekk is a full-service creative agency based in Rockford, Illinois.We got our start in 1995 by specializing in website development at a time when the internet looked... a little different.Today, we provide our clients with everything from strategy and branding to digital advertising, content marketing, and...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Rockford, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
PriceWeber is a results-focused marketing agency specializing in creating consumer-centric strategies that measurably impact sales, margins, and shareholder value. Their integrated approach delivers real business outcomes across traditional and digital platforms...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- SEO
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Digital Cover est une agence digitale Française Google Partner. Notre agence accompagne les marques et les entreprises dans la création de leur écosystème digital global : Stratégie web marketing et social media, création de site internet, référencement naturel (SEO) et payant (SEA)...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Lyon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Multifaceted software development company with expertise in building cutting-edge solutions on the development front with the added benefit of being able to deliver innovative solutions on the design & marketing fronts...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Endertech (endertech.com, 310.400.0800) is a full-service web and software development company near Los Angeles since the year 2000 providing custom design, e-commerce, software development, and online marketing support. “If you can dream it; We can build it”...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative web and graphic design agency, full stack agency...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Koprivnica, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The name comes from the Swedish word "Stark" and stands for becoming strong, which is our mission for our clients. We are a remote-first company that follows the remoteonly.org manifesto...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Malmo, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an IT Solutions and Consultancy company based in Erbil, we provide a high quality web development, designing and IT consulting services . We totally fathom the customer requirements and assist them to accomplish their ultimate business objectives...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Erbil, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Thevisiontech builds Shopify and eCommerce websites, apps, and marketing strategies with fast delivery and hands-on support. Trusted by boutiques, D2C brands, and growing online stores that want a responsive, reliable partner...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hubbardston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Arca Interactive is a full-service Website Design & Marketing Agency dedicated to creating an unforgettable presence for your brand. Founded in 2007, with a singular goal—to provide Rochester NY the very best in website design and online marketing services...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At 11 Online our goal is to help you make money online. Our approach is data-driven to offer results based on your business objectives and works to ensure that your website will give you the best return on your investment...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WSI is a full service Marketing company in Phoenix, AZ. We are experts in Web Design and Development, SEO, PPC, Social Media, Market Automation & Data Analytics services. Call us now to get your free website audit report and get ahead of your competition...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Idyllwild Advertising, is an expert, boutique digital advertising agency founded on the principles of creativity, accessibility, and accountability. We grow clients in a wide variety of sectors, including healthcare, tourism, building, landscaping, restaurants, manufacturing, and more...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sandy, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help owner-operated tourism businesses turn lookers into bookers by building and online experience that builds traveler trust and supports more direct bookings...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Naples, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO Resellers Canada provides AI SEO, local SEO, web design, PPC, and white-label digital marketing solutions for businesses and agencies across Canada...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Capitol Tech Solutions is a leading digital agency providing a full range of marketing , development, and IT services that help companies' top and bottom lines...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Baycoast Media builds customer acquisition systems for local businesses. We do not sell marketing services. We deliver new customers. Every client gets a custom growth system built around one outcome. New customers through the door. Based in Tampa. Never outsourced. 100% done-for-you. Call today...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designs Group Consulting is your marketing and business consulting firm. Imagine having access to all of the marketing and business expertise in a single source. Now that you've found us, add DGC to your team. Offering affordable prices, working to help you achieve your goals, providing the tools and the...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For over 11 years, we have been helping Law Firms and Attorneys market and manage their brands online. Web Design, SEO, Social Media, Reputation Marketing, Local Marketing, PPC, Website Maintenance, Online Directory Maintenance, and more. Proven success helping Firms adapt and take advantage of an evolving...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
we offer the best service in town...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Roodepoort, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Working together to solve your challenges!...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We focus on custom web design and develop...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Toud - we help you tell your story!...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Cerbureni, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
It's grow time. Digital Marketing that gets results, and builds your brand...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
77 Rockets is a Leicester-based web design studio creating distinctive, effective websites for businesses of all sizes. We specialise in bespoke WordPress websites, e-commerce, branding and ongoing website support...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Howdy Code is a web digital agency based in Fes, Morocco that is renowned globally for its remote services in web development, mobile development, SEO, digital marketing and IT services...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fes, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
UTDS Optimal Choice is a Tirana-based boutique agency and Google Partner. As a Registered Salesforce Consulting Partner, we provide bespoke Web Design, Salesforce/Pardot implementation, and Google Ads management for elite firms in the UK, Europe, US, and Australia, ensuring maximum digital ROI...
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- PPC
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Voncor Communications is a marketing communications consultancy focused on helping small businesses connect with their customers to communicate the value of their products and services in an efficient yet dynamic manner. We develop websites, traditional print, radio or public relations as well as digital and...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Essex, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
EXTEND GROUP is a network of experienced designers, writers, marketing strategists, and technology professionals who specialize in the development of online businesses and other forms of consumer branding experiences. Founded by marketing technology strategist Shawn Collins, we strive to provide simple yet...
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- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Evansville, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Tind-All Creative Marketing offers full-service Digital Marketing and PR Agency that provides innovative and effective marketing solutions for your business...
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- Web Development
- PPC
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We develop digital everything for ambitious brands. Helping organisations and eCommerce brands in building their brand with a user-centric design website along with a multi-channel digital marketing strategies...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/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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