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Blue Laser Digital is a Ohio based digital marketing and web development agency founded in 2000. With a lean team of 1150 professionals, the firm specializes in integrated services web design, development, SEO/SEM, PPC, content marketing, social media, branding, and email designed to turn digital channels...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Westerville, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A nationally recognized web design, development, and digital marketing agency with 20+ years of experience helping businesses grow through clean design, social media, and SEO. From healthcare to retail, we craft digital solutions that build brands and drive success...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GRAYBOX is unique because we understand that your company is special. In a world that is primarily digital, we are your partners in success. Beyond a single project, we work with you to address the requirements of the present and foresee the prospects of the future...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Are Starke is a boutique growth marketing and media agency based in Pasadena, California. Founded by brothers Adam and Richard Benjamin in 2014, the agency offers full-funnel digital marketing servicesincluding website design, PPC, paid social, media buying, influencer and podcast advertising, and...
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- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agency TK is a Global strategic Brand & Design collective in London & Los Angeles working with a broad mix of Global brands in highy competitive landscapes. We combine strategic insight with intelligent creative to solve challenges for brands in highly competitive landscapes...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BooneOakley has a simple mission: to do great work with people we like. We are a full-service, award-winning advertising agency dedicated to meeting and exceeding our client partners' business needs through effective strategy, intentional brand development and meaningful creative work...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Digital Terroirs is a marketing and communication agency specialized in the wine industry. We work with some of the most respected wine companies and not just producers but distributors, importers and wine shops. We engage brands and consumers, customizing our approach based on our client's needs, through the...
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- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Public Relations
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mealhada Municipality, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a leading Orlando advertising agency, were here to give you back time, enhance your sales efforts, and offer actionable advice through carefully considered, results-driven marketing strategies. Its our job to help you tell your story, connect with your audience, and tap into new opportunities. You tell us...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In brief, we run Waynord – Lithuanian IT software development house (group of 7 tech companies, 100+ engineers). We create value and profit from software solutions for companies around the world by building result-oriented websites, web & mobile apps, e-commerce, ERP, custom software development and digital...
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- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ezra Productions is an award-winning, woman-owned creative agency and commercial video production company with offices in West Hollywood, California, and New York City. Founded in 2012 by Jillian Ezra, the agency crafts high-end branded content, corporate films, social and promotional videos, and...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Thompson and Co. Public Relations is a national PR firm specializing in brand messaging, media relations, social media strategy, event coordination, crisis planning and more for a wide range of industries and non-profit clients. With offices in New York City, Houston, Texas, and Anchorage, Alaska, our...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pier2 Marketing is a full-service marketing and branding firm headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Houston, Seattle, New York, Amsterdam, Mexico City, and Lviv. The agency delivers 360° marketingfrom strategy and market research to creative design, digital execution, and international campaign...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
J. Murray & Associates is a full-service website design and marketing agency located in the Chicago suburb, Downers Grove, Illinois. We offer a wide range of services from marketing collateral to digital marketing including website design and development, SEO, video, social media marketing and more.. For over...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We at Green Mind Agency understand the need for digital marketing solutions and have provided them to our clients since 2014. Our digital media agency offers a wide range of services to our clients, from web development to content writing to social media marketing and everything in between...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SEO Houston Pros is a leading provider of search engine optimization and local SEO services. We thrive on delivering the vital visibility our clients require to excel. It's one thing to promote SEO expertise, but it's an entirely different feat to embody it and demonstrate the ability to rank our own company...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bolds is a New York creative and production studio built on a simple belief: high-volume work should never cost a brand its soul. For 16 years we have partnered with global leaders in beauty and lifestyle, producing print and digital assets that live across retail, online and offline...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Sherpa is a Brand & Design Agency. We build brands. We refresh brands. For corporates which need to reconnect with their markets. And for ambitious businesses looking to stretch themselves.Our clients understand that their brands differentiate them from competitors. And brands build equity. Brands retain...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Icarus Marketing is a UK-based digital agency that combines thoughtful web design, effective SEO and integrated marketing campaigns to help small and medium-sized businesses stand out and grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Holywood, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SHARP are a brand response agency with a unique working methodology.EXPERTLY LED CUSTOMER COLLABORATION THAT FUELS BRAND ADVANTAGEWe start with the end-user, literally – and we mean it.Starting with our unique working methodology 'Co-Create by SHARP, we mobilise your consumer with cross-functional...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We create beautifully distinct brands and retail environments that will turn heads, capture hearts, sell products and inspire loyalty. Our people combine outstanding creativity with the sophisticated commercial strategies needed to bring brands to life and deliver tangible results...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a boutique integrated communications agency that loves digital. An experienced bunch of people who are passionate about how brands engage with their audience.Our approach combines clear strategic insight with inspiration-led creativity and real geeky technical ability to create great campaigns. Whether...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Heddington, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
As a business, you have something to say. We can show you how and where to say it, to achieve your business goals.We provide creative, cost-effective marketing communications and advertising that put businesses in-touch with their audienceBusiness-to-business and business-to-consumer marketingStrategic...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
InspiMate Enterprises is a Creative Digital Agency based in Kenya, the ICT Hub of Africa. We create perfect brands, vibrant identities, exceptional websites, eCommerce systems, multimedia content, and bespoke software applications. Adopting a synergy of Technologies, Multimedia & Creative design, our...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our "Google esque" approach to working environments helps to develop creativity. Staff can relax in a hammock, shoot some pool or even play on a game console... when they're not working on your project of course.We have always strived to adopt a transparant approach whe working with all our clients. This is...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an independently owned visual brand strategy and design agency. We specialise in creating effective design solutions for food and drink brands and believe in the power of partnership.We specialise in brand startegy, brand creation and packaging design, but our services extend to experential, POS, ATL...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Noir Marketing & PR is a woman owned creative agency based in Dayton, Ohio, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in integrated services including branding, graphic design, web design, photography, social media, media planning, event production, and public relations tailored to small and midsized businesses...
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- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Fusion is a motivated group of seasoned marketers who delight in generating revenue for our clients through campaigns and project work. At Fusion, we have tried and tested procedures, therefore we are very good at delivering what we promise, when we promise, and within the authorised budget...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full service digital agency, delivering top tier solutions for companies of all sizes. With an aim to make expert business applications affordable, DesignFort allows you to dive into a wide network of application solutions for your business...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Binaria is a Digital Marketing Agency with more than 20 years experience. We started back in the day when doing banners was innovative and online advertising was offline marketing’s little sister. Nowadays we’re doing a lot more: Inbound Marketing, SEO, Adwords, Social Media, Development, Media… and you...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Resolution Studio is a creative branding and communications agency with amassed talent and experience in branding, website design and development, graphic design, illustration, and above the line advertising campaigns...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
2120 is a creative agency that harnesses the power of CMSs like WordPress to build engaging platforms that drive visitor traffic. Using Google AdWords, Bing Ads & other mediums, this design-infused marketing team establishes a solid online presence...
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Vienna, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Rocket Pilots is a digital marketing company specialized in Law Firm marketing. We are best known for honesty, integrity, transparency and delivering results to premier Law Firms...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We provide web marketing and web programming services. Our main aim is to create plan, based on in-depth analysis and execute it without increase in budget. We worked with diverse projects in different countries like Lihuania,USA, Russia, Germany...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We make brands, products, and experiences people love. We shape the future through impactful design and disruptive thinking. We make companies indispensable to consumers through brand strategy, innovation, and execution...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Kick Media Is a local agency committed to SMB's. they specialise in SEO, SEM, and Social...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an Oslo-based internet marketing agency that offers services ranging from SEO, PPC, Content Marketing and Advanced Web Analytics...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ilona Studio is a creative consultancy firm specializing in branding, marketing, and communications solutions. Our diverse skill set straddles the worlds of photography, design, editorial, strategy, and technology...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a creative, design, and digital agency that always believe more is possible...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Harrogate, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
MAGO is a creative agencie dedicated to create a strong bond between brands and their employs. We use our proprietary methodology to transform companies culture using storytelling, marketing and internal advertising...
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- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ATKASA, a leading Digital Marketing Agency based in South Africa, combines progressive, data-driven thinking with in-depth knowledge garnered from our many years’ experience within the digital marketing space. Which translates to outstanding, meaningful and measurable results for our clients...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Roodepoort, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We were founded by John Muller. He was renowned for his kick-ass design work. Jim Brown joined the shop in 2005 and put an emphasis on strategy and media. The result was the perfect combination of strong creative blended with even stronger thinking...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are an award-winning, socially conscious global brand agency established since 2003. We love working with leaders and inspired individuals who has a purpose to share with the World. We are here because we believe in you, your potential, your dreams, goals and aspire to help you become number 1...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a multidisciplinary design studio based in Ecuador - South America. We focused on brand development and packaging design with more than 17 International design awards...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Quito, Ecuador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Saltmedia is a website development, SEO, and graphic design agency. We combine beauty with results to help business and organizations experience online success...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Grande Prairie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
Full Service Digital marketing agency focused on driving bottom line revenue growth for our clients through holistic online marketing campaigns...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide support as the tech department of our clients.We revolutionize the technology industry with quality and ethics.We breathe life into ideas in this big playground of ours, and yours...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
At Prophet we help our clients grow by harnessing the collaborative power of design to bring ideas to life. Our team believes great design is the result of a multidisciplinary approach; where business strategy influences brand expression & where customer needs define new & engaging brand experiences...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Davis creates iconic visual brands that are memorable and compelling; brands that connect emotionally to consumers and drive our clients' business performance. Davis builds world-class North American and global brands, and has for 45 years...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
We design brands and create brand experiences through visual identities, communication, products, and environments...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
fewStones specializes in delivering great website experiences through the whole journey of the visitor, from acquisition to conversion. Services include: website creation and management, SEO, web maketing campaigns, content marketing, animated videos, graphic design & more. A true one-stop solution!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Agencies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design agencies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
What are the best web design agencies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design agency?
Before hiring a web design agency, ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.




















































