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Chris Rhodes's Review Sourced from Google
The Nine and their whole staff really is top of the line. Before we started the digital advertising campaign I was doing for 6 self storage facilities, the whole team sat down with me for about an hour and just listened to me talk about our business and our goals. From there, they put together a plan to help us grow and taught me some things that I can use in the future along the way. Highly recommend!
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Bob Johnson's Review Sourced from Google
Our regional workforce development organization took a big project to the team at The Nine that involved rethinking how we capture information from our clients, as well as the challenge of aligning three strong regional community assets with our strategy in a way that would help everyone succeed. From day one, their team helped generate great ideas, payed attention to details, listened to input, showed exceptional technical and creative skills, and truly gave us something that exceeded our expectations. We could not be happier to call them our partners.
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Celia Breyley's Review Sourced from Google
My company had a great experience working with the Nine team- they were very thorough and really helped us create the website design and functionality we had in mind for the business. Through the years they have also remained very responsive when assistance was needed and have been very helpful. We definitely recommend using these folks. Special thanks to Billy for all the hard work, along with the rest of the team. Highly recommended. Thanks, guys!
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Jacquelyn Rodgers's Review Sourced from Google
Urban Creatives did an amazing job on my logo and website. My website is beautiful!! I highly recommend Urban Creatives if you are looking for a company to help you every step of the way in the process creating and launching your brand.
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Michelle Yan's Review Sourced from Google
I really appreciate working with the Urban Creatives team. Peter met with me and interviewed me about the elements I would like in my brand. He listened carefully and creatively designed my logo for me. The logo he designed got many praises from my customers. 5 years into the business, I definitely feel that the logo is working well for my business. I really appreciate the Urban Creatives team and highly recommend their work.
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Jose Butler's Review Sourced from Google
We had an exceptional experience with Urban Creatives in Lake Oswego! They designed the logo and identity for our pet walking service, and the results were amazing. Their creativity and strategic approach to design truly stood out. Every detail was thoughtfully crafted to perfectly represent our brand. We highly recommend Urban Creatives for anyone seeking top-notch design services.
Show moreWeb design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:Â
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. Â
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.Â
Professional web design services typically range between $5,000 and $60,000+, depending on complexity, features, and level of customization. Their projects commonly start around $10,000 to $15,000 and can exceed $50,000 for advanced websites.Â
Here is a general breakdown:Â
Several factors influence what website design companies charge. The biggest cost drivers include the number of pages, level of custom website design, and required web development. Features like booking systems, ecommerce functionality, or integrations increase the price because they require more design and development hours.Â
In addition to the initial build, many web design companies charge ongoing maintenance fees ranging from $1,200 to $12,000 per year, which cover updates, security, and performance improvements.Â
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.Â
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project. Â
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.Â
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.Â
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.Â
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.Â
| 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:Â
Web development's main focus:Â
Robert de Wit has a diverse background in advertising, marketing, IT, and healthcare. With a history as both a copywriter and a video game journalist, he specializes in SEO, long-form content creation, and crafting compelling copy that drives results. Currently, he writes about website and interface design at DesignRush, delivering the latest industry insights and analysis.
Sergio is a technology leader with over six years of experience managing global teams and delivering projects across fintech, sportstech, and B2B platforms. At DesignRush, he drove product growth and development execution, building tools that speed up processes by 95% and cut costs by 35% while maintaining full uptime.
