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Our creativity, expertise, and culture are driven by the individuals who make us special. Our talented team works together to fulfill a straightforward yet comprehensive mission of providing creative and economical marketing services. Some of our customers might even consider us superheroes, but like any...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Centurion, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $36/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
LMTT specializes in creating websites, blogs, and online stores, along with branding solutions like logos, banners, and business cards. Focused on design and functionality, we help businesses build a strong digital presence with modern, high-performance websites...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Brand42 is an award-winning creative agency with a focus on effective design and brand solutions across all marketing channels. This London-based agency blends technical expertise with world-class creative chops, giving your marketing strategy a decided advantage over the competition. Full-scope marketing...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Elightwalk Technology is your digital growth partner. With 15+ years of experience and a strong portfolio of 40+ successful eCommerce platforms, web development & FinTech we empower businesses to unlock their full digital potential through powerful, intelligent, and scalable technology solutions...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Pixel Kicks are experts in creating best-in-class ecommerce experiences using either Shopify or WooCommerce. Our Manchester-based agency specialises in helping businesses grow their businesses online to increase sales and conversions...
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- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Impactful Marketing for eCommerce and Home & Lifestyle Brands...
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- eCommerce
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Productized SEO, AEO, and content. Scoped services with predictable deliverables. Loved by marketers and CFOs...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- CRO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We design, host and manage beautiful WordPress websites so you can focus on running your small business. We have helped 100's of small businesses since 2006...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Louisville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
I'm a branding-focused graphic designer, web designer, and web developer. Through design and development, I am continually broadening my expertise. I enjoy what I do. I utilize my talents to assist individuals in achieving their objectives and making a difference in the world. I want you to look fantastic...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help ambitious brands expand into new markets through performance-driven marketing. From SEO and paid media to localized strategies, we're your growth partner for scaling internationally...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Growwwise, we specialize in SEO and web development, creating and optimizing websites from day one. Our expertise extends to improving SEO for websites, whether or not they were built by our team. Utilizing the best tools in the SEO industry, we excel in written content creation, including blogs,...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AgenteCOM.net specializes in creating online and offline solutions in graphic design and marketing for businesses across various industries. Through continuous study and exploration, we strive to deliver original solutions, ensuring a unique quality that sets our work apart...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our team starts with one important question: how can your business use digital to grow? Then, we combine in-depth research with results-driven strategy to develop beautiful, innovative sites that resonate with your target market and direct business growth one way – Forward /...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Were an essential partner for many organisations who rely on us to provide fast, high-quality WordPress development and on-going support services to help them succeed in todays fast-moving digital world...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A Web Design Agency in ManchesterHelping clients find enlightenment through web design, development and branding...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AB Ark is an AI-native engineering and staff augmentation partner that provides custom software solutions and vetted engineering talent to help businesses build and scale digital products. The company specializes in AI development, healthcare software, EdTech software, web development, mobile development, and...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Svyazi. Creative Agency. We create projects that empower employees and inspire customers to love your brand...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Weka Online offers a plethora of services for medium to large-sized businesses operating in Australasia. Weka Online are renowned experts within their field of integrating E-Commerce websites with serveral types of accounting CRM software, such as, Quickbooks, MYOB Exo, MYOB Advanced, MYOB Greentree...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Media Shark is an App & Custom Software Development CompanyWe design and develop innovative and engaging mobile and web-based applications which focus on functionality and user experience...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Beavers Brothers is a full-scale design partner for tech companies that launch, raise funding, go global, and grow into enterprises. Since 2014, we've worked with AI, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Technology & Electronics, and E-com companies and startups from the USA, Europe, the UK, MENA, Central Asia,...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Weblish is the growth partner for small teams that want a site that sells, not just one that looks nice. We plan clear offers, write persuasive copy, and design mobile first pages that load fast. Then we bring ready to buy traffic with local and organic SEO, and turn attention into calls and bookings through...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Matey offers instant access to senior-level design expertise for far less without the commitment of a full-time hire...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Whales Design is a design and branding studio founded in 2016 that helps businesses solve problems with the help of design. We're here to create your perfect design from a small logo to a full branding system...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We are more than design, more than pushing pixels. We are Trent Creative. The best test of design and its succes is when it meets or exceeds the business goals of our client needs. It is not about giving our client what they think they need but supplying our clients with what works. We build brands and...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rochester, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Consult PRs consultative approach with clients stems from our corporate culture that thrives on educating clients on what's possible on the internet, with needs-based solutions and world class customer service at the heart of our firm. We are more than just consultants...we seek to become your strategic...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Full-cycle product studio for the AI-native era, building design systems, AI products, and software with growth-stage and enterprise teams...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WordPress agency specialising in business-critical platforms, WooCommerce, and long-term service agreements. We build, operate, and evolve stable, secure WordPress solutions...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Managed Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Elite Crew with years of experience in fintech and humanitarian sector, mobile apps, and web development ready to help get your project to the next level...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Rzeszów, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TISSA Technology LLC is known as a complete IT and online solutions provider in the United States. Delivering digital transformation and services to startups, large‐scale enterprises and government organizations ensures that the clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage with the use of our expertise...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Based in Oradea, Romania, Vision Web is a web design and digital marketing agency with experience in local and international projects...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Oradea, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We help trade businesses across Australia win more work through websites, SEO and Google Ads...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Mindgrub is an award-winning tech consultancy that delivers AI-driven solutions and custom-built digital experiences that drive measurable business results. We partner with organizations to improve efficiency, accelerate growth and build whats next in the AI era...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are an Agile Software and Website Development house, providing pragmatic problem solving, modern project management, and diligent quality assurance. Established in the wake of a devastating downturn in our region's coal industry, Bit Source now exports code rather than coal...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We believe simple web solutions attract more visitors, convert more leads, and sell more products. Simple is not basic. Simple is clarity of thought...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Design & Development That Drives Business Forward. We help to transfer your idea into top-notch product...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
App3null has been developing mobile apps since 2013. In addition to app development, App3null also offers backend development and mobile and web design...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Advance Web Solutions is a professional web design, graphic design, and digital marketing agency based in Airdrie, Alberta. We help companies of all types and sizes grow with success. Whether you are a start-up company or an established brand we'll advance your businesses to the next level!...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Airdrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Full-service digital agency specializing in interior designers, architects, artists and luxury brands. Our services include branding, social media marketing and high-end web design. With an artist's touch, we aim to deliver extraordinary results to the most discerning clients with heartfelt service...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Creasions, an digital advertising Dallas Agency, offers top-notch digital marketing strategies that will help your business stay ahead of the competition. Our digital marketing services are designed to increase your online visibility and help your website rank higher on search engines...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're looking for businesses that need a strong online presence. You can expect your rebuilt or new website to utilize organic and paid SEO to reach search ranking goals, engage on social media platforms, run targeted online ads, deliver monthly blog posts, create valuable content for marketing, and leverage...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Scottsville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Kooba is Ireland's leading award-winning digital agency delivering high-performing digital platforms across Ireland, the UK and Europe. We design and build large-scale websites that balance UX clarity, accessibility and long-term maintainability...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Award-winning design studio delivering end-to-end digital solutions from strategy and UX research through visual design to frontend development. We build websites, platforms and products that unite brand, user experience and conversion. Built with modern technology: Next.js, Sanity CMS, Tailwind CSS and...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Beatnik Technology Limited helps businesses and digital agencies turn ideas into scalable software products through custom development, dedicated engineering teams, and long-term technology partnerships focused on quality, transparency, and measurable business growth...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Rankings.io is a premier SEO agency dedicated to serving law firms. They offer specialized services tailored to the legal industry, helping firms achieve top rankings on Google and generate guaranteed leads...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Marion, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Tulumi is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to providing our clients performance-driven marketing solutions. Our team of marketing mavens is committed to helping your business rise above the competition...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Clermont, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Veltify is a software development company dedicated to delivering innovative web and software solutions that drive success. We specialize in custom database development, advanced SEO strategies to boost online visibility, and intelligent bot development to automate and enhance user experiences. Partner with...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GCMD helps businesses in transition pivot their brand, web presence and marketing so they thrive into the future. Our dedicated team of design & marketing professionals with a passion for digital excellence...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Miracuves is a global technology partner for founders and enterprises who want to move fast without compromising on quality. Since 2010, weve published 3,900+ mobile applications and deployed for 6,000+ clients worldwide across web, mobile, SaaS, and enterprise platforms...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tadam Studio Creative helps brands shine with strategic brand identity and web design. From logos to packaging to websites, we create visuals that are clear, authentic, and aligned with your goals. Based in Québec, our boutique studio blends strategy, creativity, and a touch of magic to help your business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Québec City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Urbital Studio is a design and development agency specialized in professional WordPress websites. We build websites that sell, not just look good. With a conversion-focused approach, we help turn visitors into real customers...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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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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