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Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
With LYFE Marketing managing your advertising programs through SEO, SMM and Google AdWords, you'll drive more qualified leads that convert into profits and long-term success. Talk to us today and start revolutionizing your digital approach...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialise in enhancing existing applications with AI solutions and building custom software solutions (for web and mobile). Our expertise also covers custom AI development and integrations, process automation, and app modernisation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We help brands and businesses to showcase themselves better on the internet to get more leads, traffic, business, brand recognition and achieve business goals...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- CRO
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
High-end CGI, 2D/3D art & animation, and AR/VR development for brands, games, and events. We turn creative vision into immersive content that performs...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- VR/AR
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We create browser-based interactive 3D solutions that make technical products easier to present, explore and understand across sales, marketing and training...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Misfit Development, we build sleek, high-performing WordPress websites designed to help small businesses grow. Every website is built for speed, security, and a seamless user experience. We handle the tech, so you can focus on running your business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Keyport, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
COOLWEB Studio is a digital marketing and web design studio based in Alicante, Spain, specializing in website creation for small businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Alicante, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Upstack Studio, we help non-technical entrepreneurs and teams design, build and launch successful apps.Our team specializes in helping SMEs & Enterprises identify problems, be it in their processes or products, then design and develop innovative software solutions to achieve their desired...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
ReachFarther is a full-service interactive agency passionately helping our customers navigate today’s complex digital world. Founded a few days after Y2K (nothing happened, trust us we were there) our years of multi-industry experience will position us as your next favorite vendor...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
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- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Moore Tech Solutions was founded in 2004. We are based in Birmingham, AL and provide custom website design, website development, search engine optimization, social media and blog posting, hosting, and other internet based marketing services. We work with clients throughout the United States...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a group of creatives who develop websites from scratch, design identities, and introduce digital products that enable teams...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DigiOne transformed IT management with over two decades of expertise, offering customized solutions that drive efficiency and innovation for enterprises, agencies, and SMBs alike...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
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- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Italian Brand Advisory and Brand Governance firm based in Rome and Milan, working directly with CEOs, founders and boards on brand decisions...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
MindK is a software development and IT consulting company that helps businesses build software products, automate business processes, and modernize technology and infrastructure...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Rikover & Co
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.At Rikover & Co we've been building award-winning interactive design products for everyone from early-stage startups to enterprises since 2011. Our focus on human-centered design allows us to create user experiences that truly transform businesses...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Herzliya, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Godzar is the connection of graphic images with technology to create a new world in the design industry in general and in the brand graphic development system in particular, we always bring newness and creativity in the In-depth research from the most demanding customers, bringing the core values that each...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Format-3, we offer end-to-end digital product solutions that empower businesses to innovate, grow and lead. As a digital experience agency, Format3 partners with you to turn vision into impactful digital products...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A Agência Digital HGX é expert em Criação de Sites, Lojas Virtuais e Marketing Digital. O time de especialista desenvolve soluções incríveis e customizadas...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sabara, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CornerstoneSmith is a digital development company specializing in transforming client-provided mockups into fully functional, high-quality websites and digital products. The company works with agencies, startups, and businesses that need a reliable technical partner to bring their designs to life with...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Talisay City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Webstix is a full service web design, web marketing, and advertising company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 2001, Webstix has helped clients from all over the world through their expertise by designing, marketing cutting-edge websites, maintaining, and hosting...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Parmagito Digital Services is a digital agency with proven experience delivering high-quality websites and digital solutions for businesses across multiple markets. We have worked on hundreds of websites, helping brands transition from basic online presence to structured, growth-focused digital...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Storyline is a creative agency based in Joliette, Quebec with satellite offices in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau, specializing in content marketing, branding, strategy and web development...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Joliette, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Drake Cooper builds brands for the ambitious. We are inventive, Northwest rooted, full-service, and 100% Employee-Owned, with offices in Boise, Idaho and Seattle, Washington...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Aspire is a leader in IT services with offices in Jordan, US and India. Since its launch in 2002, Aspire’s current team of 300+ professionals partner with primarily US and MENA clients to deliver a frictionless customer experience to more than 50M global online users...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pixwelz is a forward-thinking UI/UX and software design agency dedicated to crafting seamless digital experiences. With a passion for innovation and user-centered design, Pixwelz transforms ideas into intuitive products, blending aesthetics with functionality. From mobile apps to web platforms, the team...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Fabrik, a branding and naming agency with a global reach, operates from its headquarters in London. Our expertise lies in crafting brands and molding reputations...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We provide custom websites and digital marketing services that unleash business growth...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Rebuilding Websites for Credibility, Governance, and Campaigns...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Sale, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WPM is a digital marketing business with over 15 years of experience and expertise in developing and managing WordPress websites and online shops. Our customers characterize us as dependable, quick, and committed to meeting their needs on every job we do. Our team includes of web design, graphic design, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Trzin, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Founded in 2014, Week of the Website works with businesses big and small to design elevated websites that defy expectations...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Valtorian combines no-code speed with AI-optimized custom code for web & mobile app development. Our 20 experts deliver 70+ projects in 3 years, helping startups launch MVPs fast & SMBs automate. Benefit from 3x faster delivery, 40% cost savings, and limitless scalability. Your path to market success starts...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Location
- Sumy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Phantoex, we design custom web development and artificial intelligence agents for small and large businesses, integrating as part of your team and supporting every stage of the project with a strategic approach, security, and trust...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DR Web Studio is a web development studio based in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, specializing in custom, high-performance websites for businesses in the Dominican Republic and worldwide. The studio builds hand-coded, multilingual websites using modern technologies, with services covering custom web...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We design and build fast, modern websites that keep your business visible as search and AI change the internet...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Double Coconut is a San Franciscobased boutique game development studio founded in 2012. The agency specializes in full-service game design and co-developmentfrom casual mobile and web titles to casino, mid-core, and Web3 games. Their projects have reached over 5 million players and generated...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Cieden specializes in designing complex B2B products across AI, Real Estate, Healthcare, Fintech and more...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Uptech
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Uptech is a globally recognized mobile and web development company, specializing in healthcare and fintech software development that guides ideas from initial concepts to fully realized products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gdynia, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Devsinc is a software development company that provides web and mobile application development services to customers across the globe. Led by a team of industry experts, we transform the ideas into reality and solve complex problems with our strong engineering and product skills...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The web factory is the one-stop web solution, We guarantee online success. The Web Factory has a team of highly prompt, versatile, and specialized professionals, We are quick, affordable, approachable, and trustable. We make your and our efforts, time, and money worth it by achieving online success, 10+...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Carterville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a web design & web development company in Madison Wisconsin that delivers results. We develop beautifully aesthetic websites that load fast for your prospective clients, provide user friendly navigation, are optimized for mobile use, and enriched with search engine optimization features that ensure...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ein-des-ein
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Ein-des-ein strives to help businesses show their best work to the world. We provide design, app & web development services as well as provide an opportunity for clients to hire a dedicated team. Our focus is on building modern apps with stellar user experience. We operate in more than 10 industries with...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We support our partners by providing them with an experienced team of developers. We operate in many technologies - in Python /Java /Node.JS. We have been solving real problems of people around the world for almost 10 years - we know what you need...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- IoT
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- Location
- Gdynia, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Uptown Logo Design is a prestigious logo design company with a decade of experience in crafting captivating brand identities. Our comprehensive branding solutions include logo design, web development, and more. We aim to tell your brand's story, stimulate growth, and forge profitable connections...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Perth Website Studio, we're the experts when it comes to WordPress, Adobe, and everything in between, making us your go-to for all things web-related. From strategy and SEO expertise to cutting-edge design, expert development, and effective website promotion, we've got you covered. We're here to craft a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Subiaco, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
LimeGlow Design is an experienced Milwaukee area creative marketing agency offering affordable, high-quality website design, branding, graphic design & digital marketing services. We love to help small businesses succeed!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Making it ridiculously easy to elevate brands with services preferred by those who believe that digital marketing should be accessible, affordable and personal...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Beaver, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a digital design studio crafting visually engaging products, seamless eCommerce experiences, and integrated brand systems that connect with your audienceempowering lifestyle, fashion, and tech companies to thrive...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Using agile technology and smart design we close the gap between brands, their products and the people who enjoy them. We believe today’s leading technology and innovative creative is the fastest way to get there. Every project is an opportunity to swing the pendulum toward the incredible, where brands and...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ridgewood, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
IMADO is a specialized WordPress and WooCommerce development agency helping digital agencies, marketing teams and growing businesses build, scale and maintain high-performing websites...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Radomsko, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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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