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Rauls Web Studio is a Houston-based web design company helping small businesses grow with clean, modern websites. From custom design to SEO and e-commerce, we build user-friendly sites that look great and perform even better. No templates. No fluff. Just honest, high-quality work tailored to your brand and...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
So Swell Studio is a Brisbane-based graphic design studio specialising in branding, web design, print design, packaging, and aligned collateral. We create thoughtful, aligned design solutions that elevate your brand across every touchpoint, from digital to physical...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
IH Concepts is a Madison-based company that helps businesses grow with custom websites, branding, and marketing. Since 2008, it has focused on creativity and working closely with clients to bring their ideas to life...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Expert Design Hub is a full-service digital agency offering web design, web development, digital marketing, branding, logo design, SEO, social media marketing, and e-commerce solutions. We help businesses grow with creative design, powerful strategy, and measurable digital results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialized in building high-performing, conversion-focused Shopify Plus websites and advanced email marketing solutions using Klaviyo. Our expert team is committed to creating engaging digital experiences that drive revenue and help businesses thrive...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- CRO
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Colbert, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
What Makes Us DifferentDesign24 aims at providing you with a wide range of services, including development of web design, graphic and 3D design, 3D Animation, custom illustrations, printing services, SEO and marketing etc. Regardless of what creative tasks you set before us, we will put every effort to...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Rattlesnake Group is a London-based boutique studio helping startups design, build, and launch MVPs through integrated branding, product design, and software development...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Gubry is a branding and design agency located in New York city with awarded creative talents...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Sandcastle is a full-service web design and development company specializing in e-commerce, custom application development, mobile technologies, hosting and maintenance. Our capabilities focus on creating platforms tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. These include third-party integrations...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Burien, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Hey, we are BAUART GROUP!We are the dream team. You need professional programmers, marketers and designers - together we work wonders (and this is no joke...)...
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- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Wide Angle Creative is a strategy-first marketing agency helping brands grow through aligned branding, content + websites that connect + perform. We ask smarter questions, build sharper ideas + deliver work that drives real results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Headquartered in New Jersey, Hul Hub is a leading customer software development company in the United States...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Voorhees Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in delivering robust, end-to-end cybersecurity solutions designed to protect businesses from evolving digital threats. Our services are tailored to safeguard your people, processes, and technology while ensuring compliance with industry best practices...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Sansarahub, your trusted hub for comprehensive digital solutions. With over 13+ years of experience, we specialize in driving digital transformation to help your business grow, scale, and lead the market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We create strategies and corporate identity, develop web and animation...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
DesignLoud is an award-winning web design and digital marketing agency in Wilmington, NC serving businesses across North Carolina and the Southeast. We deliver custom WordPress websites, SEO strategies that drive organic traffic, Google Ads management, social media marketing, graphic design, and programmatic...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Big branding for medium size companies...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We create and build authentic brands with impactful strategies and beautiful identities that meet and deliver business needs. We’re creative yet diligent, rigorous yet imaginative. A bunch of keen thinkers, driven by ideas with an eye for detail and the big picture...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Shopify Experts & Creative Multipotentialites - We create beautiful, functional & affordable websites from conception to completion, with expertise, creativity & passion. We offer branding, copywriting, editing, video, graphics, marketing, photography and all aspects of social media consulting...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Raglan, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
MyAppGurus is best Mobile App Development Company, offering App Development Services globally, Having dedicated and expert mobile app development team to design your app...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're an established creative agency partnering with ambitious brands, including Meta and Criteo, to deliver strategic, scalable design across web, digital, social, presentations, print and animation. Working as an extension of your team, we provide responsive, high-quality creative that helps global...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a creative agency, with strong skills in: Marketing, Branding/Design, Webdesign, Digital Marketing, Press Office and Public Relations...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Guarda, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Matic is a strategy, design, and technology partner. We help teams build brands, websites, and digital products that drive growth. Trusted by GoDaddy, Nextracker, Colorado Tourism, and Toast...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Baldwin Digital is committed to providing you, the client, with the most professional and cost-effective services and support possible. Our SEO specialists also have the knowledge and experience to manage local and national campaigns for businesses seeking to expand their product or service reach. Award...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are certified SEO disciples and AdWords Professionals. Our primary goal is to make businesses grow and succeed online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Groundwrk is a team of ex-agency folks coming together to work on projects that make us happy. “Happiness” to us means creating iconic brands and kick-ass websites for companies of all sizes looking to upgrade their image online...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Montana-based digital agency specializing in outdoor recreation & adventure tourism marketing. We build booking-optimized websites, automated processes, and mobile-first experiences for guides, outfitters, museums, & local destinations. Real outdoor pros marketing real outdoor businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Terry, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
23 Saints
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.23 Saints partners with startups and small businesses to craft stunning websites. Our focus is to ensure each client feels and sees the impact of their work in real time. Let's discuss how we can put our skills and experience to work for you!...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Jett is a strategic product design and development company that surpasses expectations to help businesses achieve ambitious goals. By integrating strategy, design, and technology, we make a tangible impact for our clients, employees, and the global community. With advanced tech proficiency, hands-on software...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a small web developing agency helping small businesses and start-ups improve and grow their online presence. By being the most affordable agency ever, we make sure, everyone can look professional online and get the highest value...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Leszno, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Labrys is a global leader in blockchain product development. We design, develop and launch products using blockchain technology. We don’t just build on-chain, we develop all supporting infrastructure to enable any Web 3.0 solution. We Shape the New World...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Milton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
DMG’s roots are in the traditional advertising agency business, pre-digital. Things were more about making the client money first, and servicing the heck out of each client. DMG has carried that philosophy over to the digital side of things. Traditional love and care for the betterment of the client and...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Marlton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
KreativHQ is a marketing company that helps small businesses and startups kickstart their business and boost their bottom line. Providing multiple services such as branding, photography, video, directory submissions services, social media, reputation management, website hosting, SEO, and more, KreativHQ has...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Woodbury, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SEOSyrup is a leading global SEO agency, spearheading the digital marketing landscape with a comprehensive suite of services designed to elevate online presence and drive business success...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Morden, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
For organizations in search of top-tier advertising, marketing and graphic design services, PearTree Design offers the ideal solution for digital and print mediums...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Canton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Trellis is an innovative eCommerce development and digital agency that also functions as an IT company, dedicated to creating scalable and impactful websites for our clients...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Medford, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
cmsMinds is a Custom WordPress Agency based out of Raleigh, NC.We build custom WordPress websites focused around five principles: editability, scalability, performance, accessibility, and search visibility. Automattic Pro Partner. 500+ projects.We work across media and publishing, higher education...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A team of friendly, local, award-winning creative web developers and designers. Our clients love us!...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Shallbyte Limited delivers high-quality websites tailored for small businesses at an affordable price. As a comprehensive solution provider, we meet all your website needs efficiently and professionally...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Warrington, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
I'm a web developer based in Golden Grove, Adelaide, SA, proudly building websites for businesses throughout Australia. Whether you're running a local service or launching something new interstate, I offer custom-built solutions that suit your goals and budget...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Praferosa Web Works is a web development studio based in Silang, Cavite. We specialize in creating fast, responsive, and mobile-friendly websites for small and medium-sized businesses across the Philippines. Our sites are hand-coded using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring speed, reliability, and a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Silang, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
In 2009, Envicion Studio opened its doors as an advertising firm with a Puchong address. We are currently branching out into digital designs, branding, and advertising. We are situated on OKR (Old Klang Road) Menara K1, to sum up...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Design Services
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
With 11+ years of experience in the Digital Industry, we proved that the combination of strategic thinking and expertise create a fascinating experience. If you want to hit the road, definitely Bizcope is the best solution for you. Join our team and let us craft the best digital strategy for you...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Ronins is a digital-first agency delivering change to forward-thinking organisations. Were strategic, creative and technical embracing design and technology equally...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Natural, Clean Backlinks Built For You!We help you develop a reputable backlink profile by building contextual, dofollow links that will increase your search engine rankings and your site’s traffic.SEO Specialists- For Agencies Who Love Their ClientsSEO Specialists- For Brands Who Want Results...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are the team to call when you need a professional eCommerce and digital marketing expert. We can help you bring your products to life and interact with your fans in an ethical way that converts them into customers...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a systems development company based in Yonago, Japan, specializing in building web apps for businesses.Our team of engineers and designers are experienced in creating elegant solutions for a variety of business needs, and we are looking to expand overseas.If you are looking to build something, we...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Yonago, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We develop, create, and inspire business identities to establish meaningful connections between brands and customers...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- St. Charles, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At GECKOGRAFIX, we recognize the significance of cultivating a distinctive online identity for your business. Our commitment lies in customizing our web design to harmonize with the specific nature of your services, steering away from a generic, one-size-fits-all approach that may not authentically capture...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We grow small businesses online presence through Web & App development paired with an all in one marketing and business management dashboard...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Richmond, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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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