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With two decades of experience in web design, programming, and SEO optimization, we, as web designers and developers, prioritize the integration of SEO as a fundamental element in our approach. Our commitment extends beyond crafting visually appealing and functionally robust websites; we meticulously...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $133/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Whip Creative Studio stands as a boutique creative agency that serves as a strategic and creative partner throughout every phase of our clients' projects. Embracing a comprehensive strategy, we fuse innovative frameworks and cutting-edge design, believing in design as an immersive journey to enable impactful...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
OptiView Entertainment™ is sophistication for imaginative minds. Passion and clarity drive modern creativity...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a results-driven digital marketing agency located in Tampa, FL. Our mission is to help businesses thrive online with high-impact SEO, Google Ads, web design, and local marketing strategies. Your investment matters, and we make sure it works hard to deliver measurable results...
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- PPC
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A full service digital agency specializing in UX/UI design, scalable software development, and brand experiences that convert. We design and build experiences, products, and businesses that challenge the status quo, win hearts, and shape whats next. Discover how we work...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Noakhali, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
EGO is a software engineering and digital marketing agency that scrutinizes, grooms and elevates your brand so it cuts through a cluttered world of wannabes...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Birmingham, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mediaclick is one of the biggest digital agencies in Turkey, formed by a team that is one of the best in their sector...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Anatta provides turnkey digital product teams for e-Commerce brands from $25M - $500M. Partner with Anatta to design, develop & scale your digital brand. Learn our approach as a DTC Ecommerce Agency, Shopify Plus Designers & more...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ifour is a multiple award-winning creative agency based in the UK but working internationally.Underpinning everything is a deep understanding of brand communications. This combined with our genuine partnership approach means that we are proud to develop long-lasting and solid relationships with all of our...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Empeek is a healthcare technology engineering partner for connected MedTech and software-led digital health companies...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- BPO
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're customer experience, web design and development experts with a proven track record. Our team builds digital products that delight users and exceed client expectations...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help small and medium sized businesses increase their digital presence...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Rockford, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Fixmywebs are the leading website design & development company in the United States, offering a wide range of services including complete company branding, SEO services, mobile app development, and much more. You will get best SMM services (social media marketing), and search engine optimization that are some...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Leandro, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
NAPA Global is a premier provider of software development and IT services, established in Da Nang city (Vietnam). Sharing the same passion for technologies, we are devoted to building quality products and solutions trusted by our partners and clients worldwide...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Jagged Crow Creative is a bespoke web design agency specialising in customized, high-converting websites that expand your company and differentiate you from the competition...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mount Jagged, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Foundcoo helps B2B industrial, technology and ecommerce brands grow through SEO, AI search optimisation (AEO/GEO), digital advertising, lead generation, web development and automation. We combine strategy, data and technology to turn visibility into qualified opportunities and measurable growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- AEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Based in NYC, InklyDesign crafts visually striking, sales-driven designs. From branding to viral content and websites, we deliver impact without breaking your budget...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
KAMORA is a small software studio founded in 2019 and based in Da Nang, Vietnam. We are NOT an AI agency, but a real company with real people doing real work. Over the years, we have built solid and in some areas, unique experience developing apps across a range of industries, including booking, travel, event...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Redspot is a Rotorua-based digital agency specializing in web design, graphic design, and digital marketing. We help businesses build strong brands, create effective websites, and grow their online presence through strategic digital marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rotorua, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
On-demand technology solutions to empower your business...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Jodhpur, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
UX/UI Design for products and websites, we craft awesome digital experiences by simplifying and designing user-centered interfaces. We focus on UX and usability rather than short design trends.Improve the UX for your digital products and website users with our services of UX Audits, discovery, and low and...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Wearables
- VR/AR
- IoT
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- Location
- São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Pittsburgh SEO company dedicated to helping our clients reach the top of Google's search engine ranking...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help local businesses double their bottom line and become trusted brands in their community. With over 15 years of experience, we've helped dozens of companies become the dominant player in their market. Imagine not having to worry about your marketing machine because you have a trusted team working in the...
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- Advertising
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Ashland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PANDAROSE is a technology consulting company based in Spruce Grove, Alberta, serving Edmonton-area businesses and organizations across Canada. We bring managed IT, custom software development, web design and digital marketing together under one team...
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- IT Services
- Software Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Spruce Grove, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Envol De Vivre is a design consultancy that offers graphic support for corporate identities, apparel, advertising marketing campaigns, art direction, ux/ui & devops...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- DevOps Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help businesses and organizations build strategic marketing systems that drive website traffic, convert leads, and grow their business online...
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- Web Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dover, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mooney Marketing is a professional web design and SEO company in Redmond, Oregon, helping small businesses across Central Oregon grow online. We specialize in responsive web design and SEO services that make your website fast, mobile-friendly, and optimized to rank on Google...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Redmond, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Together with you, Creative Storm will develop efficient strategies for marketing and public relations. We are grateful to each of our customers for allowing us to portray their businesses in a way that highlights their distinctive qualities. There are numerous different options available in today's market...
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- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Metafic, we deliver cutting-edge digital solutions, from Low-Code and Mobile to Web and AI-Driven Apps, along with Custom Software and Unlimited UI/UX Design Revisions on a subscription basis. With a 97% on-time delivery rate, we have completed over 500 successful projects worldwide...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Web Design, SEO & PPC that generates more revenue. It's what we do. We walk with you through your journey, and that's why we have become a leading web design and digital marketing agency in South Carolina over the past 13 years. Whether you need a new logo design to rebrand or start your business or you are...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Johns Island, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We transform business strategy, brand and design agency for ambitious companies. We aim for bespoke solutions for brands that seek more than just being "different". Strategy-led creativity, a human-centered approach, and commitment to results...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
KAY Studio, represented by Jannic Koch, an independent Senior Digital Designer who delivers results for award-winning agencies and fast-moving brands. Shortlisted for the Scandinavian Business Awards '25...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Smart-UI is a software development agency in Merida, Spain, with an engineering centre in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Founded in 2018, 20 engineers, 315+ projects delivered. Shopify and Online Store 2.0, custom web apps in Next.js and Node.js, and AI automation. Top Rated Plus on Upwork, 100% Job Success...
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- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Mérida, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
U Visibility is a digital marketing company for small business owners...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Greenwich, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Owlradar is an AI-powered growth and automation agency helping modern businesses scale faster through intelligent systems, conversion-focused experiences, and data-driven strategies...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We can quickly bring software solutions to market thanks to our pragmatic mindset and rapid development methodology...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
The Branding Room Floor is a full service marketing agency offering services from graphic design and copywriting, to website development, SEO, social media management, and branding...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Hammond, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Techwaresoft offers innovative digital solutions including web development, SEO, social media marketing, and custom software development to boost business growth...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Creative X Growth is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to driving brand growth through innovative, data-driven strategies. We specialize in SEO, online advertising, social media, and web design, creating tailored solutions that boost engagement and deliver measurable results. Our expert team...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kia Ora, the Weboid team is here to create, your special website! We're here to focus on your needs and help you accomplish your vision. Your success is our success, so we work closely with you to ensure you are happy with your new website design and functionality.Website design can be a complicated...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are dedicated to creating Connections and fostering Innovation through the creation of Digital Ecosystems...
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- IT Services
- Web Design
- Location
- les Palmes, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Online Reputation Management that helps you take control of your digital presence so you're easier to find, trust, and choose...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Location
- Littleton, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ProWebsite.be is a web design and SEO-focused agency that helps small and medium businesses build professional, high-performing websites while improving their visibility on search engines through tailored optimization strategies...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Mol, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
When affordability and knowledge meet excellence and drive, it doesn't take a genius to know when to pull the trigger. In that spirit, we do not chase down prospective new clients with annoying phone calls or emails, nor do we offer now-or-never flash promotions or any of that hoopla. We do, however, provide...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
SiteJacket is a Digital Marketing Agency that specialises in Web Design/Development, Search Engine Optimisation, WordPress Servicing & Branding. We design and build websites that not only look good and work amazingly, but are actually seen by the people you want to see it - potential customers...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Saint Stephen, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Route4Design is a creative agency specializing in web design, app development, and AI-driven solutions. Their expertise blends innovative aesthetics with powerful functionality, delivering cutting-edge digital experiences tailored to each clients needs...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Sarstedt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Best Web Design is a leading Web Design Company Johannesburg, trusted for modern and high-performing Website Design Johannesburg. As a professional web design agency Johannesburg, our skilled Website Designers Johannesburg create fast, user-friendly websites for businesses. We help brands stand out online...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Randburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Charnette Labs is a digital consultancy building premium web and app products for the luxury travel and tourism sector. We design and develop client websites, event platforms, and whitelabel admin tools for tour operators, DMCs, and travel brands who need more than a template site. Our focus is the...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tenpine will build you a great looking search engine friendly website to be the primary engine of your organizations online presence...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Welland, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Creative Agency In San Diego, California. The visionary owner, Daniel Travers, has over two decades of expertise that includes digital marketing, website design, and video production. He has collaborated with renowned companies such as iHeartMedia, Lexus, iTan Sun Spray Spa, Dermacare and more...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 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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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
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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