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Founded in 2002 and based in Chicago, TXI builds AI-powered workflows for companies running complex, high-stakes operations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At webdew, we put your ideas into motion with videos and video editing services!...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
CreativeCorner firmly believes that a website is essential for every business. Our goal is to create websites that align seamlessly with the brand and yield tangible business outcomes. Over time, we've developed a streamlined workflow that enables us to achieve precisely that, all while leveraging the...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Your premier destination for digital excellence. As a full-service agency, we specialize in crafting bespoke logos and comprehensive branding solutions. Let us elevate your online presence with our creativity and expertise...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
IT managed services, offshore team in Poland , Romania , and LATAM , highly-technological clients with ultra high satisfaction...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Design for your business.Graphic Design - Branding - Web Design - 3D Graphic - Marketing Design - Photography...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
Evergreen Results is a talented team of marketing and creative experts that help outdoor recreation, health & wellness, and food & beverage brands scale growth through digital advertising, SEO, email marketing, and websites. We're insatiably focused on results because ultimately that's what matters...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Evergreen, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Motion Tactic is a custom website design & development agency in Tempe, AZ founded to help organizations build websites that drive results. We are an experienced team of learners who seek organizations that are on the cusp of something big. We want to be a part of your vision for growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Kreative Webworks is an award-winning school marketing agency that has been assisting Charter schools, Private schools and Higher Ed meet their enrollment goals since 2011. From strategy to enrollment, we can help you make the most of your marketing budget...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Founded in 2009 by Nacho de Marco and Paul Azorín, BairesDev provides top 1% tech talent to a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
As a top digital marketing firm, Search Engine Projects (SEP) offers search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), website design, localization, social media marketing, web analytics, and website usability for many clients in the USA...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Smashed Media is an illustration, branding, and digital marketing agency which provides web development, graphic design, digital marketing, branding & corporate identity development services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We create lead-generating, money-making pieces of art that tell your story, captures and keeps the attention of your audience, and drives profits to your bottom line...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Spanish Fork, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Black Château is a full-service marketing and PR agency that specializes in promoting authors and their books, as well as personality brands and creative businesses with a story to tell. The company developed the proprietary Author Network, an affordable marketing and PR strategy for authors that includes...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Codeus is a custom software development partner helping startups, SMBs, and enterprises design, build, and scale reliable digital products that solve real business problems and support long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
The Inceptives is a leading IT company that provides innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our team of experts specializes in various areas of technology, including Web/App development and Management systems, providing all types of Graphic services like 2D/3D Art, illustration, Animation, Concept...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
For over 10 years, The Story Web Design & Marketing has been creating superior websites, helping our clients to elevate their brand and achieve their business goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Cogniteq is a professional software agency delivering custom solutions for SMBs and enterprises based in Europe, USA, Canada and Asia. More than 150 Cogniteq software engineers have been contributing to the success of the clients’ products since 2005...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ząbki, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We're JetRuby — AI-native, award-winning, and ISO-certified agency that's been shipping software since 2010. Our 250+ engineers turn bold ideas into production-ready products, starting from budgets of $50,000 and scaling all the way to enterprise roll-outs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
FutureManagement is a full-service online marketing agency operating from Debrecen and Balatonfüred, Hungary. Founded in 2016, the agency runs paid media, web design and development, brand identity and employer branding with a team of 28 specialists...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- PPC
- Graphic Design
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Debrecen, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Web design, branding & logo design, and motion graphics that delivers creative and original solutions so small business owners and entrepreneurs can have the visual presence that matches their business and personality and achieve their business goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We are a premier global agency specializing in MVP and and Product Development, empowering groundbreaking startups to bring their ideas to fruition through cutting-edge technology...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At Rootstrap, we help companies scale people, processes, and products through outcome-driven development. We’ve helped launch more than 750+ digital products with more than 100 million combined downloads...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
SOHO helps ambitious brands grow with clarity and speed. We partner with tech startups, SaaS, lifestyle, and enterprise teams to build sharp strategy, distinctive brands, and high-performing digital experiences. No fluff, no agency bloat. Just senior talent, flexible teams, and work that drives real outcomes...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
“Our story is telling yours.” Squaredot is Ireland’s leading B2B tech marketing agency and we help our clients go to market with unique positioning and on point messaging on contemporary and striking websites that convert leads. With the foundations in place, we then help them tell their stories through...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a human-centered design firm dedicated to producing top-notch websites and mobile applications...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We help purpose-driven startups, mergers/acquisitions, and growing businesses cultivate an authentic, resonant and strategic brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Codal
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Codal is a design and development consultancy that partners with organizations to solve complex problems and accelerate growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We help established, service based businesses & non-profits develop optimized websites that attract better clients & more of them. We achieve this by leveraging KW research, competitor analysis & backlinking research into websites & on-page content that resonates with both customers & google...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Milford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Founded in 2010, Web Ventures is first and foremost a direct response marketing agency with a strong focus on lead generation. In today’s world getting profitable results from your digital marketing is mostly about getting the right traffic, being able to convert it and all of this while adding value...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
S² is a New York-based, woman-owned branding and packaging agency. As thinkers, brand builders, and storytellers, we create memorable brands. Our 360° approach and proprietary i³ process aid us in crafting holistic brand experiences that maximize relevance and impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
SLTC is an award-winning, female-led, strategy-driven growth agency that excels in active listening. We partner with consumer product brands that genuinely care about purpose and growth, ensuring that their voices shape our strategies every step of the way...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Romania-based agency with 20+ years of experience in web design, WordPress development, and digital marketing for B2B companies...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Voluntari, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At Step2 Branding & Design, we help organizations identify what makes them great and use it as the foundation of a brand that gets them noticed, connects with their prospects, builds loyalty and adds value to their businesses. We work with B2B and B2C, start-ups, high-tech, retail, manufacturing, charities...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Wexford, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Transform your online presence with I Build Web Solutions - your go-to web design and digital marketing agency. We craft stunning websites and boost your brand's success. We will provide a personalized experience and customized work just for you...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Wellington, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Nearshore development company based in Zurich and Sofia, Bulgaria. We design, build and manage websites, mobile apps and social media campaigns for global companies across all sectors. We are Drupal Experts, Acquia Certified, Magnolia certified and iOS and Android experts...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We are a team of talented visionaries who strive to change, invent, challenge and fun. To deliver brilliant results, we strive to establish a thorough understanding of your domain with the help of our expertise, passion and solution-based approach...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
User-first digital marketing solutions define Hudson Integrated's comprehensive range of digital marketing services. Hudson is a logical choice for small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies in need of superior e-commerce, branding, web design, UX/UI assistance, digital marketing strategies, consultation, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Soto Group, we facilitate the growth of brands. We collaborate with intelligent and ambitious individuals with an insatiable desire to innovate and create. A comprehensive brand and digital agency with global web design and development, marketing, and branding capabilities...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Brunswick, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 40 Projects Listed
A full-service global marketing agency offering the expertise of over 40 specialists for the cost of a single marketing director...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Giant Marketers, with a legacy spanning over 14 years in the dynamic online marketing industry, proudly serves clients in over 55 countries. Our team of over 50 dedicated local and international SEO specialists has garnered a remarkable 98% client satisfaction rate, particularly among small and medium-sized...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cumilla, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
DeepInspire is a boutique software development company with a focus on fintech software development, offering services such as IT consulting, technical due diligence, digital transformation, product development, MVP development, and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
When you work with Seota Digital Marketing to build your new website, well discuss more than great website design, user experience, and brand integration. We'll discuss helping your achieve your business objectives and growing your business...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
At Software Development Hub, we specialize in enterprise software development, offering expert web & mobile app solutions since 2014. Our agile approach spans various domains and technologies. Connect for a free estimate: info@sdh-it.com...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
The Weather is an award-winning digital agency for web, brand and AI development, and one of Germany's top-ranking companies for web design and web development. Based in Berlin, delivering worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
Digital Marketing, Branding, Web Development, SEO, SMM, Content Creation, Drone shooting, Videography, Photography, 3D, Motion Design...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
In our approach to crafting digital products, Nyoka view it as more than just the synthesis of intelligent code and creative design. It is a genuine partnership, bridging ideation and innovation. Our collaboration is founded on principles of transparency, effective communication, professional project...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
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- Location
- Holly Springs, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Scalability Inc. is a New Yorkbased design and technology agency specializing in digital platforms, web and software development, and AI-driven systems. We partner with biotech, healthcare, and innovation-led companies to build scalable, high-performing digital products...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Wolftech Studio is a web design agency that creates top-notch websites to help our clients achieve their business goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
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 companies 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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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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