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We are 30+ years old organization built on the legacy of providing customized solutions to professionals and business houses across different industries, enabling them to optimize their business processes and achieve their mission and organizational goals. Established in 1989, IDS Infotech Ltd. (IDS) employs...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our goal is not only to meet but exceed expectations and to play a significant role in driving digital transformation for businesses of all sizes...
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- Web Design
- Video Production
- Software Development
- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Web Designs is a web design agency tailored to the needs of the new generation of businesses. Our innovative approach to web design and development helps your brand stand out and leaves your competition behind...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Location
- Haiderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dhyanvi Technologies is a dynamic web design and development agency specializing in WordPress, Shopify, and SEO solutions. With a decade of expertise, we craft high-performance websites that drive growth and online visibility...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Muhammad Ajwad Imtaar brings over 11 years of experience in the design industry, serving international clients. He connects design and development to deliver practical, high-quality digital products...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Welldux, we focus on UX and UI design, creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. We also provide branding services that help businesses build and strengthen their visual identity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Chakdara, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Algocept Technology Private Limited is a results-driven software consultancy specializing in custom websites, UI/UX design, and full-stack development. We help businesses build scalable, high-performance digital platforms that combine clean design with powerful technology to drive real growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rishabh Singh is a multidisciplinary product designer with three years of experience, including two years collaborating with startups and clients across industries like healthcare, finance, and web3. He specializes in building products from the ground up, consistently delivering solutions that meet business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build websites that turn traffic into leads fast, mobile-first, and engineered for conversion. Serving US small businesses from $250...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- CRO
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a web development company with a global footprint, Webmyne focuses on balancing accuracy and design capabilities for every project. A unique approach that adapts to the nuances of web design and product development, Webmyne supports web programming and online business sites to create solutions that...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
- Accounting
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- Location
- Vadodara, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help medium-sized businesses and funded b2b start-ups increase their sales through impactful website design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brandtuners is a Bangalore-based digital marketing agency focused on helping brands grow through bold strategies, creative storytelling, and performance-driven campaigns. With a strong emphasis on results, the agency combines design, SEO, social media, and paid advertising to build memorable and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
THE FIRST SEO AGENCY IN ROMESEO professionalsFind out what we can do for youSEO SERVICESLINK BUILDINGADVICETRAININGWe are a Web Agency and SEO Agency born in 2007 from an idea of two young aspiring entrepreneurs, today Spin Off of Overstep Srl, we help companies to create the right web marketing strategy...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a digitally driven creative advertising agency that aims to provide effective solutions that bring value to our partners. Advertising agency as the intersection of: design, communication & technology ...
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- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nearshore Portugal is a company that connects ambitious projects to highly qualified skilled teams, providing the best nearshore IT services, such as project management, software, mobile and website development. From a very strategic location, Nearshore Portugal offers dedicated and cost effective resources...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We all have stories to tell.This is ours in a (chocolate coated) nutshell.You may have heard of us – or maybe you haven’t, but if you have strolled down an Australian supermarket aisle, through a hardware or stationery store, or if gourmet is more your style, then there’s a good chance you’ve seen our...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Saffron Tech is a digital transformation company that delivers scalable web, mobile, and AI solutions tailored to drive measurable business outcomes across industries...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Flatstudio is a team with full range of services. We have made projects for Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Rambler, Novo Banco, Continente, Uplabs and Cleverdo. Our principal rule is to keep things simple, intuitive and adaptive for every person in the world.We are proud of our interdisciplinary approach in the...
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- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DMEI is a full service, off-site digital marketing team for businesses who cannot support an in-house marketing team or the in-house team does not have the skillset to show improvements in digital marketing. We are not an 'SEO' company. We are not a 'PPC' company. When DMEI is hired, the client receives a...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Dothan, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a company devoted to internet marketing excellence; working with like-minded, inspired enterprises who share common goals of profitability and growth. Our brand is defined by our clients’ success. ...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ontarget is a full-service digital development and marketing company that prioritizes client success over profits. With 13+ years of experience, we specialize in website and mobile app development, SEO, social media, and targeted advertising. Our expertise includes PHP (Laravel), Magento, WooCommerce, and...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JEMSU is a Denver-based full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, web design, and conversion optimization. With over 14 years of experience, JEMSU delivers tailored strategies that enhance online visibility and drive measurable results for businesses across various industries...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
As a Creative Marketing Agency for over 17 years, we know one of the biggest challenges facing Marketing Directors is the ever changing landscape and to keep getting better results. That's why our digital marketing agency has developed a specific plan to come along side you and solve these challenging issues...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Spade Digital is a full service digital marketing agency, providing complete marketing solutions in the digital space. We provide intelligent, 360 (degree) digital marketing and media solutions to help your business reach it's maximum potential...
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- Creative Services
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are digital natives who understand how today's consumers think and know how to get them to take action. We specialize in design, development, video and digital strategy and pride ourselves on connecting with consumers through the right balance of creative and technology...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Blue Magnet Interactive is the hospitality industry’s trusted, award-winning provider of results-driven digital marketing solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge adaptive mobile website design and goal-based campaigns, Blue Magnet targets guests at every stage of their travel-planning cycle. Our custom...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Red Circle Advertising is an independent, creatively driven full service marketing communications agency born and groomed in Dubai, UAE.At Red Circle, we provide fully integrated multidisciplinary advertising services that build strong, lasting and provocative relationships between businesses and their...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your passion is our passion, your desire our desire, your goals our goals. We dont just work for you, we work with you. Your brand is our brand because we understand that your success is our success and ONLY when you succeed will we...
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- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Crestview Hills, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Junior is a lean branding agency based in Farringdon. Stripped of all unnecessary elements, you will be paying for designers time only, and nothing else. The Junior team have been working in the design industry for a collective of over 20 years, leading projects for some of the world’s most prestigious...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
HUSL Digital, fka UpTrending, is a full-service digital agency specializing in delivering high-value results for high-growth companies and organizations...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Four Fin Creative is a female-led Branding Agency located in San Diego, CA, crafting B2B and B2C brands...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- La Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
12 Steps Marketing is an ROI-focused and results-driven digital marketing agency built to deliver tangible results in just 100-days. They specialize in marketing drug rehabs, addiction treatment centers, healthcare businesses & more...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Solution Agency is a Cincinnati, Ohio based creative powerhouse with over 20 years of experience in web development, design, marketing, photography, video, animation, hosting and support. The full-service firm helps businesses and organizations solve digital challenges with intention and impact, delivering...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Website Design & Online Marketing Strategies. We build our business relationships with transparency, integrity and mutual trust...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Offering traditional graphic design services of print and marketing, as well as digital and website design...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
Pearl White Media is a web and graphic design company specializing in WordPress, WooCommerce and Magento websites. Based in Montreal, we have a sales office in Toronto and have been helping businesses get online for more than a decade. With a deep background in graphic, web design & marketing, we ha...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're a full-service creative agency that inspires brands to be better seen, heard, and felt. We don't just work for our clients, we collaborate with them to create a meaningful story...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Haddon Heights, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SUNNY SIDE UP is one of the largest PR enterprises in Japan and provides the integrated marketing communication services including PR, sales promotion, sports marketing, and media relations. With more than 30 years of experience, the company has created new and innovative social movements...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DOWO Digital are a Manchester based Digital Marketing, Web Design and digital solutions agency with offices in Hyde, Stockport. We exist to give your business what it needs to succeed in the digital world. We partner with you to provide the latest Digital Marketing techniques, SEO, PPC, Social Media...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hyde, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lightspace is a design and development agency located in beautiful San Diego, California. providing quality marketing services for anyone needing them. From small businesses to large corporations...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Based in Loughborough at the heart of the East Midlands. Hullabaloo Visual Communications is a full service creative design agency with more than 20 years experience providing creative graphic design solutions to clients throughout the UK and across the world...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Soften Creative Solutions offers best web designing, web development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC) and SMO services and consultancy in Birmingham, UK...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
To improve our clients’ business, we provide expertise on several fronts; whether it is web development, a simpler way to organize your inventory or a more organized approach to transactions, we work with you to improve the efficiency of your overall business and meet your goals...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Roycroft Design is a Boston-based graphic design firm. We specialize in branding for the web and print. We partner with our clients to find the best creative solutions that come from a blend of innovative design and business savvy...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
I'm an independent Graphic Design Consultant with the skills and experience to give your product or service the best possible presentation...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Aurora, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Whilst other companies have diversified and most often expired, WEFORWEB is still here doing what it does best: providing clients with well designed, fairly priced, bespoke, functional web sites and applications...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Brasov, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An independent and passionate studio, obsessed with creating meaningful brands on a mission to deliver effective and creative solutions...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We create innovative mobile apps and web solutions and help both startups and corporations digitize their business. Our creative in-house team combines newest technology with unique design and provides full service from project analysis, through development and UX to the the follow-up care...
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- eCommerce Development
- VR/AR
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
At the Kaamlab Holding company, we influence the digital ecosystem by leveraging contemporary and future technologies, helping our clients step into the digital world and prosper...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $3/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
What we are today is simply because these writers put in their best and worked day and night to make their dreams a reality. Learn more about them and how you can benefit from their services...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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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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