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Bottlenecked by tedious design requests and can't focus on strategy or growth? We help offload everyday marketing design tasks through our end-to-end creative subscription services and empower businesses with cutting-edge strategic digital marketing expertise...
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- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Webvizion Global, we specialize in branding, digital strategy, e-commerce, CRM, app development, and portal solutions. With 15+ years of experience, we craft tailored digital strategies that elevate brands, optimize customer experiences, and drive business growth...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Full-service marketing firm specializing in digital advertising, branding, strategy, UX/UI, SEO, design, SMM, SEM, online courses, video, podcasts and traditional advertising...
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- Digital Marketing
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- eCommerce
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The agency specializes professionally in web design and SEO. It offers digital marketing services, including website and eCommerce development, search engine optimization, and brand identity creation. Their goal is to help businesses build a strong online presence and grow effectively in the digital space...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
Rubik delivers quick, efficient, and high-quality design solutions with a no-code approach. We help businesses turn ideas into seamless digital experiences fast. Our team specializes in intuitive, scalable, and visually compelling designs that eliminate complexity and accelerate growth...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your go-to creative and innovative social media marketing agency, loved by businesses looking to shine online. All at an affordable yet pocket-friendly delivery!...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elvin Web Marketing is a full service digital marketing company. Our purpose is to help local businesses thrive online. We are an SEO company that builds websites. Our goal is to give our clients the best opportunity possible to rank high in Google searches, and convert visiting traffic into customers. Our...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Milford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Grow Your Business with Grow Rankers LLC...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Precision-built websites that rank, load, and convert because first impressions arent just visual, theyre technical...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Granat Design is an established, award-winning studio offering web design, digital marketing, graphic design and more.We've been in business in South Florida for over 30 years and are located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.Want more Info? Call us today at 561-909-7601...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Merchant Bottom Line mission is to help small businesses get found on the Internet. We believe the business owner should focus on their business while we focus our attention on their Internet presence. We design and create very SEO friendly website pages and provide social medias and or eCommerce if needed...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New Boston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unclaimed Digital is a Miami AI SEO agency that gets businesses recommended on ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, while ranking higher on Google. We also build WordPress and Shopify websites, run Google Ads and Meta Ads, and manage social media and content. Law firms, medical practices and...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- PPC
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide top-quality custom software solutions and help tech companies scale up their teams...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Wearables
- Software Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RE Agency to agencja full service specjalizująca się w kompleksowej obsłudze marketingowej od strategii, przez branding, kreację i bieżącą komunikację z rynkiem po produkcję i zakup mediów...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pruszków, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
OLO Innovation is a marketing and innovation company specializing in marketing, graphic design, website design and development, photography, videography and more. Enter and dominate the digital world with the help of Olo Marketing & Innovation. We are an intimate agency with a team of talented strategists...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alcinder Tech is a Dhaka-based web design studio crafting high-performance websites, eCommerce platforms, and digital strategies that drive real results. We blend creativity, code, and conversion-focused design to help brands grow online...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are one of the leading digital marketing agency in London, helping small and big businesses in all industries achieve their goals. We are experts in providing customized digital marketing solutions. Were a young, dynamic staff member who wants to work as an extension of your company...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fine Humans is a small but mighty creative agency specializing in branding, UX/UI design, and growth marketing. For the past 10 years we've worked intimately with businesses at every stage of their journey, from pre-launch startups to growing and established companies...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're a web and logo design agency with 10+ years of experience helping businesses in the US and Europe stand out online. Transforming outdated websites into modern, user-friendly designs that don't just look great they attract customers and drive results. Whether you're a small business or a growing brand...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AdAgency Productions is a full service creative agency with 15+ years of experience. We reach beyond convention to create work that authentically connects brands with their audience, driving growth...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
The Paris based growth squad that weaponizes data to turn e-Commerce stores into revenue machines fast...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Softorax a top leading web design and web development company in Bangladesh. Softorax us famous for their fast, responsive and SEO ready web development...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Stellixsoft is a 50-person enterprise software development company specializing in IoT platform development, legacy application modernization, and complex multi-tenant systems...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hey there! My name is Shira Heimann, a graphic and web designer passionate about crafting clean, minimal designs that are purposeful, thoughtful, and perfectly aligned with each brand...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
All Next Ver is a web design, development, and digital marketing agency that helps startups and growing businesses launch and scale their online presence. We combine product strategy, design, and engineering to build websites and platforms that attract customers and drive revenue...
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- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Staydify Growth Systems is a division of the UK-based HiringBooster Group, focused on driving technology-enabled business growth. The company specializes in delivering advanced custom software development and precision IT staffing services, leveraging its global footprint across the UK, USA, India, and other...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
EZWebOne is a web design and digital growth agency helping businesses turn their websites into measurable growth tools. We design fast, conversion-focused websites and support them with SEO, CRO, and automation strategies that attract, engage, and convert the right audience. Our approach combines clean...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Apps Global is a premier software engineering studio that transforms complex business logic into high-performance digital ecosystems.We bridge the gap between visionary ideas and scalable reality through custom SaaS development and intelligent workflow automation designed for the global stage...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
American Digital Agency is a professional web design and development company helping businesses build a strong online presence. We create modern, responsive, and conversion-focused websites tailored to each clients brand and goals...
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- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BNZ Solutions is a full-service digital communication agency based in Italy, delivering results-driven strategies for B2B brands across Italy and Europe. With 8+ years of expertise and 40+ successful projects, we specialize in Web Design & Development, Social Media Marketing, SEO/SEM/Google Ads, Branding &...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- PPC
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- Location
- Cento, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
US Logo and Web, where creativity, technology, and a passion for innovation converge to transform your digital presence...
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- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Elephant Design is a full-service creative studio that turns bold ideas into unforgettable digital experiences. From striking visuals and intuitive UI/UX to custom web and app development, we handle it all concept to code. We don't do ordinary, and neither should your brand...
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- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Heerlen, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Savage Solutions is a results-driven digital agency specializing in custom website design, SEO, and online marketing strategies that help businesses grow. We combine creative design, powerful technology, and data-backed marketing to build high-performing websites that attract customers, increase visibility...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Devlixor Technologies is a high-velocity digital engineering firm dedicated to transforming complex technical challenges into market-leading growth engines. Specializing in Next.js architecture and AI-driven automation via n8n, we build scalable digital backbones for brands across the USA, UK, and APAC...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Terrebonne, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PACIFIK'AI is the first AI-native agency in French Polynesia. We build chatbots, automation workflows, premium websites, and AI marketing solutions for Pacific businesses...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Papeete, French Polynesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Samco LLC FZ is a Dubai-based IT solutions company specializing in AI, cybersecurity, cloud services, and digital transformation. We help businesses across the UAE improve efficiency, enhance security, and scale with innovative, future-ready technology solutions. From managed IT services to web development...
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- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Most businesses aren't invisible--they're just not showing up where decisions are made. Today, that means AI-driven search like ChatGPT and Google SGE. If your business isn't being surfaced as the trusted answer, you're losing opportunities before conversations even start...
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- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Apex, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PR Backlinker is a link-building subsidiary of Productive Digital Agency, as we are registered in the United States, United Kingdom & Pakistan to solve the problem of expensive, low-quality backlinks in the SEO industry. We built a transparent, no-middleman service to connect brands with real publishers for...
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- Digital Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Wyoming, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ONCE ONCE Agency is a bilingual digital marketing agency with offices in Miami and Bogotá. We specialize in connecting brands with English and Spanish-speaking audiences through SEO, paid media, social media management, content strategy, web design, and brand identity. Our dual-market expertise gives clients...
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- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Doral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Floresta Creative is a Denver-based design studio built for founders and growing teams who want intentional creative work, not just deliverables. Floresta is a Webflow Certified Partner specializing in web design, development, brand identity, and digital marketing design...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Commerce City, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are revolutionizing how you access design & technology. Commonwealth Creative is a Virginia-based studio partnering with companies, organizations, and founders to build modern, technology-driven brands without the bloat or bureaucracy. We don't do retainers with asterisks, scopes that balloon, or timelines...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $169/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
decivo is a lean software studio that validates product ideas before development starts. Three founders (dev, design, sales) using an AI-powered workflow to deliver clickable prototypes, user testing, and MVPs in days instead of months. We help startups and companies avoid building the wrong thing with human...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Laufenburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We handle strategy, branding, UX design, web development and mobile app design under one roof. No outsourcing, no handoffs between teams. The same people who research your users are the ones designing and building your product. We work best with startups, scale-ups and progressive teams who need a partner...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gillingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DentalBase is an all-in-one AI platform built exclusively for dental practices. From attracting new patients to automating front-desk operations, DentalBase handles the marketing and operational load so dentists can focus on care. The platform includes a conversion-focused website, local SEO, Google and...
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- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sochnik Studio is a creative design agency specializing in branding, visual identity, digital design, motion graphics, and art direction. The studio partners with startups, technology companies, and modern brands to create distinctive visual experiences that combine strategic thinking with contemporary design...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Velocity Marketing offers website design, Meta, Google & TikTok Ads, SEO, social media, and campaigns to grow your business online...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FAUST4M is a creative direction and branding studio founded by Inès Vazquez in Perpignan, France. The studio builds complete brand identities from strategic positioning to visual systems, web design and art direction...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Perpignan, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an experienced digital marketing agency with a diverse portfolio and dedicated teams of experts. We are offering a complete spectrum of digital marketing services that includes SEO, PPC, Social media marketing, GBP management, Web development and design, Email marketing, Website audit, Content...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KL-based agency blending AI automation, creative marketing, events, and our proprietary AI Persona Engine into one growth system...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ploko is an AI-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses generate more customers through websites, Google Ads, SEO, and automation. The company combines marketing expertise with AI-powered technology to increase leads, improve conversions, and streamline business operations. With a fully managed...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- Web Design
- Advertising
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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
What are the best web design agencies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design agency?
Before hiring a web design agency, ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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