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Marble is a boutique digital atelier in Vancouver crafting bespoke, quiet-luxury websites for premium, design-led brands twelve projects a year, each one drawn to measure...
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- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Gordiy Websites Team — a web development team building custom websites in Kyiv and across Ukraine. We create modern, fast, SEO-optimized landing pages, business websites, online stores, catalogs, and corporate websites. Every project covers the full process, from market research and planning to...
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- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gjethe is a software and digital solutions studio in Prishtina, Kosovo, in Europe. We build websites, e-commerce stores, custom software, mobile apps and AI systems, and run SEO, GEO and paid ads for businesses in Europe and North America...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Pristina, Kosovo
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $44/hr
Stefano Fresch is a freelance UX/UI designer and Webflow developer specializing in custom-designed, high-performing websites and digital experiences. He provides Webflow development, UX/UI design, graphic design, branding, SEO optimization, and website maintenance services for startups, SaaS companies, small...
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- Blagnac, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Consiliuma is a British digital studio building high-performance, conversion-led business websites, bespoke CRM systems, and automated lead workflows for clients in the UK and internationally...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Tranent, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Uveler is a full-service marketing agency based in Limassol, Cyprus. We help ambitious businesses in Cyprus and international markets grow through brand strategy, websites, SEO, paid media, social content and marketing automation...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
NeoTransition is a Casablanca-based digital agency helping businesses turn digital challenges into measurable opportunities. We combine web development, SEO, digital marketing, branding, paid advertising, automation, and AI to build practical digital solutions that improve visibility, generate qualified...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Milan-based e-commerce and digital marketing agency since 1997. WooCommerce development, Google/Meta ads, CRM automation. Google Partner and Meta Business Partner...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lienzzo is a Valencia-based technology consultancy specializing in creating custom solutions for businesses. Our team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, enterprise software development, and process automation to solve real business problems...
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- AI Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We run your Meta & Google ads and build the websites behind them so every click has the best possible shot at becoming a paying customer...
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- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Media Buying
- CRO
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DevelopWave is a Medellín-based web development and custom software agency building high-performance websites, scalable applications, and AI-powered business solutions...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mai Digital is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Singapore, founded and led by Michael Say, a senior marketing strategist with 10 years of CMO-level experience. The agency provides digital marketing services to Singapore businesses, with a focus on delivering measurable business results rather than...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elyria Software is a technology solutions company delivering innovative AI, software, cloud, blockchain, web, and mobile development services. We help businesses transform ideas into secure, scalable, and high-performing digital solutions designed to drive growth and innovation...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $16/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
La Barba Agencia de Visibilidad is a visibility and marketing agency that combines strategy, branding, web development, SEO, and social media to help brands become more visible, trusted, and memorable. Its services cover digital strategy, SEO, GEO and AI visibility, web design, social media, audiovisual...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Pamplona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Surgncy is a web design, branding, marketing, and technology company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, offering businesses an integrated approach to building their online presence and acquiring customers. Its model combines custom website development, branding, digital advertising, local search visibility...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Falcon Rank Marketing is a trusted local SEO and digital marketing agency in Doha, Qatar, helping businesses grow online since 2023. We offer affordable local SEO services, Google Business Profile (GMB) optimization, and custom website development with responsive design. Serving restaurants, shops, and...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
Independent design agency in Amsterdam. Brand identities, UX/UI and e-commerce experiences for Ekster, Farmer Gracy, Paradiso and many more. Balancing brand experience and conversion since 2010 from Amsterdam...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Binary Future is more than a development shop. We build end-to-end strategies across design, development, marketing and growth everything a Shopify store needs to compound results, not just look polished...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
- AEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ebow Digital brings together our Four Corners of Excellence Strategy, Design, Technology and Marketing under one roof to help brands win the battle for hearts and minds. With over 25 years of experience our strength lies in understanding the bigger picture: connecting brand, creativity, technology (that...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Bridger Creative is an interactive presentation agency and product design studio. We build custom sales presentations with logic, calculations and hands-on interactions, delivered as a link that embeds anywhere and reports back what each person read. We also design products and brand systems...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SOL Studios is a digital design and development studio focused on building clear, structured, and scalable digital systems for modern businesses...
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- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEOSTUDIO is a Germany-based SEO and AI Search agency with more than 25 years of experience in search engine optimization, online visibility, and digital strategy...
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- Location
- Kirn, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
99 MPH is a small web design and marketing studio in Naperville, Illinois, run by Robin, who spent 25 years in IT and engineering before starting it. We build fast, secure websites for small businesses and do the marketing that brings in customers: SEO, paid ads and social media. Prices are published, nothing...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Marketing Agency...
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- Denmark, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Qoode is an Italian development company building software for businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets and off-the-shelf tools. We take on websites, e-commerce, web and mobile apps, management systems, CRM, ERP, integrations and AI automation, and we also ship ready-made platforms for fourteen industries...
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- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a real estate web design agency where we make website specifically for real estate agents/agencies/brokerage we offer SEO optmization, AEO optmization, GEO optmization, web design, and digital marketing...
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- AEO
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- Web Development
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BluConnet Media delivers intelligent, AI-powered marketing solutions that transform businesses worldwide...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- AEO
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RizeWeb is a performance-focused digital agency based in Oxfordshire, UK. We cut through the corporate fluff to deliver high-converting web design, data-driven SEO, and targeted PPC campaigns designed to turn clicks into actual revenue...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Banbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GrowMera is a digital marketing and business growth company helping businesses build stronger acquisition and conversion systems through strategy, B2B lead generation, SEO, paid media, website development, social media, motion graphics and Mera AI...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Uppsala, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Fixel Hub is a WordPress web design and development studio based in Sri Lanka that builds custom websites, WooCommerce stores, web applications, and digital experiences for clients worldwide. The studio focuses on fast, tailored WordPress solutions without templates and is supported by senior developers with...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Henegama, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Growth Digital is a Medellín-based marketing agency built for Hispanic entrepreneurs in the United States who want a partner that speaks their language and shares their time zone. We combine SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, fast websites and AI automation into one custom plan per niche, never a generic package...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CrowdBoost Marketing is a full-service agency in Burbank, CA, building marketing that moves people to act since 2006. One 17-person team handles websites, SEO (including AEO and GEO for AI search), paid ads, email, social, photo, video, branding and AI consulting, so clients get the personal attention of a...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $295/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Istanbul-based agency for SEO, GEO (AI search visibility) and web design. We help brands in Türkiye and the Gulf rank on Google and get cited by ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. Trilingual team (EN/AR/TR), builders of 100+ free SEO tools and Catalog Doctor, our Shopify SEO & AI visibility app...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
My Expert Solutions provides custom software, web development, mobile app, UI/UX, digital marketing, cloud, cybersecurity, AI and IT consulting services. We help businesses build secure, scalable digital solutions that improve efficiency, attract customers and support long-term growth...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
GL Infotech is a result-driven, full-service digital marketing agency that helps businesses of all sizes increase online visibility, attract quality leads, and grow revenue. Our services include search engine optimization (SEO) to improve rankings and organic traffic, performance marketing to generate...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Allprime improves how organisations work through analysis, software, integrations and custom development, with ownership built in from the start...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Rotterdam-Albrandswaard, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vegas Business AI installs local AI models on your premises, builds custom websites, and automates business workflows. Founded in 2026 by Elias Musleh and Dominic Steen, our two technical founders work directly with clients on private AI systems, lead intake, scheduling, CRM integration, and back-office...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Serene Media is a Best Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai, UAE, providing social media, digital marketing, AI marketing solutions, website development, performance marketing, SEO, CRM & automation. We help businesses grow with AI-driven SEO, GEO and AEO optimization, and custom WordPress development...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Kemana is an award-winning global ecommerce agency helping B2C, B2B and marketplace brands design, build and scale digital commerce. Services include ecommerce platforms, mobile apps, UX, integrations and managed services across Shopify, Adobe Commerce, Salesforce and cloud technologies...
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- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Octapus is a technology-driven business solutions company focused on helping startups, entrepreneurs, agencies, and enterprises accelerate growth through a unified ecosystem of digital services.The company combines technology, AI, digital transformation, branding, and business growth solutions under one...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DelPage Technologies is a U.S. software and technology services firm that builds custom applications, AI tools and accessible websites for public agencies, schools, churches, nonprofits and small businesses. The team also remediates documents to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA, produces online courses and...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Brunswick, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
Bahrain marketing consultancy for real estate, health and fitness brands: paid ads, SEO and AI search, and social media built to bring qualified leads at minimum spend...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
RiserUp helps product teams replace slow, manual handoffs with agentic workflows, so they ship faster and own the process after the engagement ends...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites, SEO and AI search, local search, reviews, social media and video for law firms nationwide. Prices published. 90-day proof gate...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Roseville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
"UX/UI · Web Design · Development · SEO · AI Automation"...
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- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Newmarket, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ARIF WEB IT is a digital solutions provider in Bangladesh, offering professional website design, web development, WordPress development, eCommerce solutions, custom Laravel development, SEO, and digital marketing services. We help businesses build a strong online presence with modern, responsive, and...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Rangpur, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
Athyrium Studio builds modern web platforms, custom SaaS architectures, and intelligent CRM solutions powered by advanced AI. We engineer high-performance software, automated workflows, and autonomous copilots designed to help businesses scale and eliminate operational friction...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
DeVoy Marketing is an owner-operated digital marketing agency based in Port Charlotte, Florida. We help contractors, home service companies, and other local businesses attract qualified inquiries through Google Ads, local SEO, website design, and social media advertising. Our work connects targeted traffic...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Upjen is a digital growth agency based in Istanbul. We started out serving businesses in Izmir and have since moved our operations to Istanbul, working with brands across Turkey...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SB SEO Agency helps brands improve visibility across Google and AI-powered search platforms through SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and strategic authority building. We combine technical SEO, content optimization, and brand mentions to help businesses strengthen...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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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