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Clyvert is a full-service digital growth agency that helps businesses increase visibility, generate qualified leads, and improve marketing performance through integrated digital solutions. The agency combines technology, paid media, branding, content, and automation services under one team to create...
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- Valladolid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
OmrakCommerce is an Ontario-based eCommerce growth agency specializing in marketplace optimization and storefront development. We help Amazon, Walmart, and Shopify sellers grow revenue through strategic listing builds, PPC campaign management, and conversion-focused store design. Our approach is hands-on and...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Whitby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Obsidian Atlas is a Colorado-based digital marketing agency helping small and growing businesses build stronger brands, better websites, and clearer marketing strategies. We blend human-centered creativity with practical SEO, content, social media, branding, and web design solutions to help businesses connect...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GoBro Web Services is a California-based web design and digital solutions agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through professional website design, web and app development, branding, SEO, digital marketing, and technical support services. The agency focuses on delivering modern...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Lake Elsinore, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Conduct is a human-centred, design-led technology company based in Melbourne. We're specialists in UX, UI, CX, service design, custom application development and systems integration. We design and build mobile apps, web applications, enterprise platforms and custom software for government and enterprise...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- East Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Digital Vantage is a web development studio based near Warsaw, Poland,serving small and mid-sized businesses across the Europe. We design and build corporate websites, e-commerce stores, custom web applications, and headless CMS platforms engineered on Next.js, React, and Payload CMS, with a strong focus on...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Otwock, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Kings Digital Media, we dont just build websiteswe solve business challenges. Our services combine technical excellence with strategic insight to help you outpace competitors and exceed customer expectations...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Slayva specialises in eBay suspension recovery and full-service TikTok Shop management. Whether your account has been suspended, flagged for violations, or simply not growing, we fix it...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TitleThrive builds modern websites and referral-focused tools for title, escrow, and real estate law firms. Our platform helps agencies strengthen agent relationships with branded title quotes, seller net sheets, agent portals, local SEO structure, and lead capture tools designed around how settlement teams...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sandpoint, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Innomobs is a digital marketing agency based in Monterrey, Mexico, with operations serving companies across Mexico, Panama, Latin America, the United States, Canada, and Europe. The agency specializes in B2B digital marketing and growth, particularly for organizations with complex sales cycles and multiple...
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- Public Relations
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Next Hire Inc. is a premier remote staffing partner that connects businesses with pre-vetted global talent in under 48 hours. Specializing in IT, AI, and digital marketing, we eliminate the friction of traditional hiring by providing instant access to the top 3% of professionals. Our model is built on trust...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help SaaS companies & enterprises improve their product usability, onboarding experience, and conversion through result-driven UI/UX design services...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- City, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI Advisers is a UK-based AI consultancy that helps small businesses adopt artificial intelligence through AI readiness audits, workflow automation, implementation support, governance training, and custom AI operating systems designed to improve efficiency, productivity, and business growth...
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- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
EProfileTech helps businesses improve growth through AI-powered marketing, lead generation, data intelligence, and digital automation solutions. We focus on helping brands improve customer targeting, workflow efficiency, sales engagement, and online visibility using modern business technologies and...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $46/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We work with ecommerce teams facing decisions that are expensive to get wrong. Decisions that shape performance, complexity and momentum...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agencia de marketing digital y diseño web en Valladolid. Ofrecemos nuestros servicios en toda España...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Valladolid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
We optimize your online presence with a 360° approach. From initial visibility to final conversion, we implement the necessary tactics so that your company not only competes, but stands out on the internet...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Amplify Digital Marketing helps service-based businesses grow through SEO, Google Ads, web design, and conversion-focused marketing strategies. We build fast, modern websites and data-driven campaigns that generate qualified leads, improve visibility, and support long-term growth. Our approach combines...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Novi, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Design Agency in Texas24 Hour Website Design for BusinessesShare your vision, and we'll deliver a fully functional draft clickable, styled, with your content basics within 6 hours, completely free. Love it? We refine and launch your complete site in 24 hours total. No risk, no endless waits. We stay...
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- Branding
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- Location
- Richmond, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative strategy consultancy based in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Brand strategy, web design, and AI automation for Caribbean and LATAM brands...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At GuestFlow Marketing we help small hospitality businesses get more guests and increase their bookings.Were a simple, practical marketing service built for independent hospitality businesses. Instead of complicated strategies or big budgets, we focus on the things that actually work. Things like...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jason Suli Digital Marketing is a Brisbane-based search visibility consultancy helping businesses improve their presence across Google Search, Google Maps, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and emerging AI-powered search platforms. We specialise in Local SEO, AI Search Optimisation, Google Business Profile...
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- Reputation Management
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Build high-converting funnels fast with FunnelsFlex. No coding neededjust plug, play, and grow your business with powerful templates...
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- Public Relations
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Strategic Thinking, Top Web Designers, Personal Attention, Competitive Prices, and Real World Results Discover the EduCyber edge...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RESULTY is a Bratislava-based marketing agency helping small and medium-sized businesses grow online. Services include website development, social media management, influencer marketing, SEO, AI chatbots, content creation, and AI visibility optimization for ChatGPT and Google. The agency combines marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Runtime Logics is a software development and digital transformation company helping startups, SMEs, and enterprises build scalable digital solutions. Our expertise includes custom web application development, mobile app development, SaaS solutions, AI-powered applications, cloud integration, and UI/UX design...
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- Location
- Swedesboro, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Apex Studio is an Auckland-based digital agency specialising in strategy-led website design and development for growing businesses. We combine strategic thinking with high-quality design to build websites that attract, engage, and convert. Our services include web design, web development, branding, SEO, and...
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- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Piliverse is a digital agency helping businesses build stronger online brands through web development, eCommerce solutions, shopify store, digital marketing, an creative content.We combine strategy, design, an technology to create pratical solutions that help brands attract customers, improve conversions, an...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TechBinderApp is a Florida based mobile app development company helping startups, businesses, and enterprises build powerful iOS, Android, AI, and web applications. We turn ideas into market-ready products fast, clean, and built to scale. Let's build yours. techbinderapp.com...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Petersburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We also provide AI automation for lead management and business workflows, along with targeted email marketing campaigns. Every service is supported by Patrick, our proprietary client dashboard and 32-app operating system, designed to streamline reporting, communication, and growth...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI-powered websites, booking systems & B2B platforms...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- İzmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Flexi Boost helps Irish businesses grow through connected digital solutions that deliver measurable results. We combine website development, SEO, AI chatbots, business automation, system integrations, digital marketing, media production, and custom software into one scalable strategy. Our focus is simple:...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative Sweet Ltd is a Northern Ireland based creative digital agency specialising in website design, social media management, SEO, branding, content creation and digital growth services for businesses across the UK and Ireland. The company works with SMEs, ecommerce brands, professional services and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $81/hr
Gold Core Marketing was created for one reason: to help businesses grow in a way that's clear, measurable, and sustainable.Too many companies invest in marketing without knowing what they're really getting back...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dearborn, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WebOn помага на бизнес собственици да бъдат видими техните бизнеси онлайн. Създаваме сайтове, SEO стратегии и дигитално съдържание, които не просто изглеждат добре, а...
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- Business Consulting
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Finova Fintech builds custom software solutions for the financial sector, helping organizations streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and accelerate digital transformation through innovative technology...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
8Seneca is a Pure Play B2B IT outsourcing company with offices across Vietnam, Singapore, the UK, and Slovakia. We do one thing and do it well: help businesses scale their engineering teams without the overhead.Our model pairs European management standards with senior Vietnamese engineering talent...
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- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Vefogix is your trusted partner for enhancing online visibility through strategic content marketing and high-quality link-building solutions...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Big Ben SEO is a UK-based SEO agency specializing in performance-driven search engine optimization that helps businesses improve online visibility, attract qualified traffic, and generate sustainable organic growth. The agency delivers tailored SEO strategies that combine technical expertise, content...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ilford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Held IT helps businesses with reliable IT support, modern websites, AI automations and clear dashboards. We combine technical knowledge with a practical, personal approach, so companies get solutions that are secure, easy to use and built around how they actually work...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Broek op Langedijk, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
LiveContent is a digital knowledge and education platform that helps businesses and entrepreneurs understand digital transformation and the technologies shaping modern business growth. Its content focuses on digital maturity, SEO and AEO, and the application of AI to business, providing practical concepts and...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IamCode Design is a web design agency serving businesses throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, BC. We create modern, mobile-friendly websites designed to help local businesses improve their online visibility, attract more customers, and grow with confidence. Our approach combines strategic website...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Abbotsford, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vinxor is a UK-based software development and digital solutions company helping businesses transform ideas into scalable digital products...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mann.digital is a web design and AI automation agency in Surrey, British Columbia. We build brand systems, conversion-focused websites, and AI-assisted workflows for restaurants, automotive shops, transportation companies, construction firms, and professional-services businesses across BC...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Salmon Arm, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
KWA Digital is a founder-led digital studio that builds premium websites, CRM pipelines, WhatsApp automation, booking and ordering flows, and business intelligence dashboards designed to work together as one connected system...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
1-on-1 Shopify Designer & Manager. DFY Sites with optional Management for e-commerce and service-based professionals looking for an efficient system to run their business from...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Durban, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
SCHAU & HORCH is a strategic branding and web design agency based in Bocholt, Germany, specializing in brand development, design, and digital communication. The agency helps businesses create distinctive brands through strategic positioning, visual identity, and digital experiences that go beyond aesthetics...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Bocholt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Emerald helps small businesses show up clearly across Google, AI search, social media, email, paid ads, websites, and reviews, so customers can find you, trust you, and choose you with confidence. We connect your marketing channels into one strategic visibility system, with clearer messaging, stronger...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Seal & Co. is a one-person design and systems studio based in Vancouver, Washington, helping businesses improve how customers discover, experience, and engage with them online. The studio combines website design, digital systems development, automation, and customer journey optimization to address visibility...
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- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $129/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Mondeo Studio is a UX/UI and product design studio in Tel Aviv, Israel. Since 2012, our senior designers have helped 200+ startups and tech companies make complex products clear...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/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
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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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