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CitrusBits is a mobile app development agency that designs and develops impactful mobile apps and responsive mobile content for businesses of all types. Having developed critical mobile apps for clients including DuPont, J&J, Burger King, Quiksilver, Symantec, and Sothebys, CitrusBits is trusted by movers and...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help service-based small business owners quit wasting resources on underperforming digital marketing efforts by filling in the gaps of your online presence with result-driven web design, SEO & advertising so you can get back to running your business!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bedford, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital24, a full-service digital marketing agency, helps businesses go online & achieve their goals. Our comprehensive services incl. website design, SEO, social media, email marketing, PPC advertising & more. We make sure you'll be seen online...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Moita, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alien is your trusted partner for elevating your digital presence. From UI/UX design to branding and digital marketing, we empower incubators, startups, and SMEs to thrive in the digital landscape...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a digital experience agency specialising in healthcare and life sciences. We help organisations create and scale customer value through research, strategy, experience design and design systems. By understanding customer needs, improving experience decisions and creating digital experiences that are...
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- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ciitrus Digital is an award-winning web design and digital marketing agency proudly serving in Michigan, and throughout the United States. We focus on WordPress website design + development, Google Ads, and reputation management for both small and medium sized-businesses...
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- Web Design
- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fenton, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Syde is Europe's leading WordPress agency, delivering exceptional web solutions tailored to enterprise clients. The agency excels in providing enterprise-grade WordPress solutions, multilingual capabilities, and secure WooCommerce payment gateways. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Syde simplifies...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Since 2014, Jump Suit Group has been generating leads for our clients using social media and Google. We use a unique mix of the advertising tools available and customized content to drive brand awareness, website traffic and sales...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
April is an independent brand strategy + design + development studio based in Belgrade. Whether your marketing problem is strategic or creative in nature, there’s no brief we can’t tackle or challenge big enough to intimidate us. What we do: We offer a whole range of strategic planning & consultancy...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Natalie Minh Interactive - an agile, Southern California based IT, branding, digital marketing, SEO company...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
London based full-service digital marketing agency focuses on online marketing and search engine optimization services for all businesses across all sectors. Also, WordPress specialists will help grow businesses with custom-made solutions at an affordable price...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Website Design Melbourne Agency Digital Rescue specialised in mobile friendly, SEO Compliant High Conversion Wordpress Web Design...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TravQ is a travel portal development company, specializing in portal design, development and integration of various GDS\’s XML, APIs, testing and deployment of final products for B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2B2B, B2E modules to architect robust booking engines...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1839/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We specialize in social media management and online marketing services to deliver everything local businesses need to succeed online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fredericton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a friendly yet professional full-service web design agency based in Berkshire, just outside london...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Crowthorne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Growth is never by mere chance: It is the result of forces working together...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a customer-oriented web design studio. AIT builds, hosts, and maintains tens of thousands of websites and is a two-time INC 500 company that has been in business for over 20 years.We do not mass produce “cookie-cutter” websites. Everything is custom and unique. We start work with a deep...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Website Design & Graphic Design Services for Small Businesses, Startups & Entrepreneurs who want affordable solutions and professional advice on how best to launch and grow their business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Balgowlah, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pretoria-based IBSA Business Solutions is an ambitious business solutions organization. By our experience in branding, marketing, and communication, we help our customers develop, maintain, and maximize their company' public image. We provide solutions for branding, marketing, communication, and digital...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Samantha Digital LLC is a digital marketing agency in Fairfax, Virginia (VA). While we primarily serve clients in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland (the DMV) metro area, we proudly serve clients worldwide...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tallis Graphic & Web Design specializes in graphic design, logo design, website design and branding. We can assist you with any marketing project. Graphic design, web design & marketing. How can I benefit from it and trust that I am being charged fairly?...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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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
- 1 Project Listed
Dezign is a web and app design agency that transforms bold ideas into elegant digital experiences. With over 10 years of experience, we blend creativity with functionality to deliver web and UI/UX solutions that drive real results...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At The Muses Funhouse, we transform your creative ideas into reality with expert website design and editorial services tailored to your unique vision. With 18 years of experience, Beth leads our team in crafting stunning online spaces and providing supportive, criticism-free editing to elevate your work...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Hope, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
502VILLE is a creative web and graphic design agency specializing in high-quality, fast-turnaround solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. Whether you need a website, branding, or marketing materials, we help entrepreneurs bring their vision to life with seamless, custom designs...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ALF Design Group is a Design Agency specialising in UX and Webflow...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are more than a web development agency, We are creating unique websites for our allies to make them highlight over the big Internet ocean. Become the future with Us...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We specialize in affordable custom websites for small businesses. With websites starting at $0 upfront and just $150/month, we are the perfect option for small businesses looking to grow...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delray Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Goons Design delivers end-to-end digital solutionsfrom UX strategy to full-stack development built to drive business growth and create measurable impact...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our responsive web design agency creates custom websites for small businesses, startups, and growing companies. Based in Lisbon, we serve clients worldwide with professional web design services that deliver real results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Golden Launch Creative is an Atlanta-based brand and web design studio specializing in custom Squarespace and Shopify eCommerce websites for creative businesses, mission-driven entrepreneurs, and cultural organizations. We combine brand strategy, user-centered design, and technical excellence to create...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Melbourne web designer building fast WordPress websites and local SEO for tradies and service businesses. Based in Maribyrnong, meeting clients Melbourne-wide...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Maribyrnong, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hyper Solutions Consulting helps small businesses turn outdated websites into professional, mobile-friendly sites. Based in Houston, we provide website design, rebuilds, and ongoing support, with clear pricing and direct access to the people doing the work...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At LemonApp, we make custom apps and high-performance websites affordable and accessible for SMB and NFP organisations without compromising on quality, user experience or ongoing support...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Canning Vale, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let us know your design and marketing goals and we will take care of the rest. With over 20 years in the industry we specialize in all areas of website design, development and digital marketing. We create all of our custom websites to work exactly the way you need them to...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
With a passion for both strategy and design, Visualwebsite.com has provided web design and web development work for clients around the globe. Based in Illinois, Visualwebsite.com brings a long history of success to each project they complete...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Marcy Design is an experienced team of creative professionals. We are experts in web, marketing and advertising campaign development. Marcy Design can provide your organization with a creative and cost effective website...
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- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DOOD specializes in elevating your online presence, offering more than just web development we are digital architects committed to crafting bespoke websites tailored to drive your success. With a focus on captivating design and personalized solutions, we empower businesses to thrive in the digital landscape...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
SoluteLabs is an AI-powered Product Engineering firm focused on crafting digital experiences for startups, mid-market companies, and enterprises...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Blunt Notion is a web design and development agency serving businesses across the UK and overseas. We create bespoke WordPress websites, Shopify stores, SEO and white-label development, connecting design, content and development to deliver clear, practical websites built around your business...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Yeovil, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We specialize in website development and online marketing with a specific specialization on HubSpot and Magento...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We’re equal parts brand consultancy, digital agency and communications firm. That means we blend research, technology, design and messaging into comprehensive human-centered communications strategies and infrastructure.We were founded in 2011 as a web design studio, and quickly realized that instead of...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
UX24/7 is a global UX agency, headquartered in London and delivering services in nearly 30 countries. Our global team of more than 150 senior UX consultants support our clients with design & research at every stage of the product and service development cycle...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Market Research
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide truly prominent IT solutions for your success.Highly skilled and cooperative remote team ready to deliver for your needs. Your Idea - our Mission...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Budva, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Enovate LLC dba Enovate Solutions is a firm that specializes in the production of both software and media. offering comprehensive solutions for mobile, online, software, 3D, and Internet of Things technologies. We place a high priority on open and honest communication with our customers to ensure that we are...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SeaFlow Studio is a direct-to-client Social Media agency. We help small businesses to find their voice and define their identity, increasing brand awareness and connect with their audience...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Stonehawk Digital is a London-based freelance digital agency specializing in WordPress and Elementor Pro development. Founded and operated by a husband-and-wife team, they offer white-label services to digital marketing agencies, corporate clients, and small businesses across the UK...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Italian AI Marketing agency specializing in building custom websites, e-commerce, brand identity, B2B lead generation, Mail Marketing and AI Agents...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Location
- Bergamo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The founders of Bright Automations (Andrew Tesauro and Jared Kolsun) built everything they use by hand, not out of the box systems, just hand-coded platforms used to find companies, manage leads, manage clients, ML capabilities, and create/mass push our products...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Location
- State College, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
It's Just eCommerce is more than an agency: we are sales conversion experts, Google masterminds, automation wizards, and web developers who collectively believe that the best approach to eCommerce marketing is not only through branding, but through constant testing, optimization, and crafting systems that...
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- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DBMANAGERS is a professional eCommerce web design and development company based in the U.S. Services for Magento & WooCommerce - 24/7 Support...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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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