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Newtons Creative is a Dubai-based digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategy, creativity, and performance-driven campaigns. Specializing in Google Ads, SEO, and full-scale digital solutions, the agency works with startups and established brands across Dubai and Abu Dhabi to...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build digital experiences that hold attention and move the needle. Strong visuals and clear strategy help your brand stand out and turn visitors into customers without the friction...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
B63 helps small businesses launch professional WordPress websites without large upfront costs. We provide a complete solution including design, development, hosting, SEO, and ongoing support all in one simple monthly plan. Our websites are fast, mobile-friendly, and built to convert visitors into clients...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Velixar helps businesses grow through AI-powered software, web development, SEO, automation, and digital marketing. We build modern websites, custom business tools, and intelligent workflows that reduce manual work, increase efficiency, and generate measurable business growth. Our focus is on practical...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dietikon, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm a freelance web & graphic designer located in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing affordable graphic design services to large corporations and small businesses to achieve their marketing and design goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Simons Group's roots date back to 1981. Our evolution from a one-woman corporate journalism firm to a virtual content-first marketing agency with 25-plus creative specialists has always centered around telling our client's stories. We've spent the past 40-plus years continuously re-imagining our skill set...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Double your business in 90 days, 10x in 6-12 months: https://serp.co/growth-report/...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Adapting Social we work on New York City time, which means everything has to be TOP quality and has to be done yesterday. As a business owner, your job is to produce the best product or service you can, our job is to showcase your ambitions to your customers locally and or globally...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Empist offers managed IT and cloud solutions with nearly two decades of expertise. Our full-service approach includes robust IT services, comprehensive cloud services, and exceptional web and app development...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
At Linnify, we help visionary companies accelerate their digital development efforts. From growing startups to tech-driven organizations, we support you in defining, designing, building, and successfully launching on time through dedicated product teams...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Welcome to Innoventix Solutions, where we elevate workplaces with clever solutions.. With over 7 years of experience delivering cutting-edge solutions globally, we're more than just a team of experts we're your partners in success...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
South West Vision holds the conviction that groundbreaking marketing transcends mere advertising; it embodies the art of creative disruption and strategic thinking. We are dedicated to fostering innovative approaches that strategically elevate brands and businesses in the market landscape...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
THECOMMERCE is new-age digital marketing with strong focus on design systems, performance, AI workflows & digital growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Connect with ready-to-buy customers, generate traffic, increase leads, and grow profits with Local SEO Search, one of the top SEO companies in the US...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our award-winning animation team is made up of smart, talented and remarkably nice people. We are expert animators, voiceover actors and illustrators located across the U.S. with offices in Baltimore, MD and Minneapolis, MN.Explainer animations are increasingly recognized as one of the best ways to...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At ZipLocal, we don't just sell services; we partner with businesses to drive real growth. Headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah, we have successfully steered through the digital evolution, shifting from traditional roots to a cutting-edge, digital-first agency...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
tagDiv is a team of creative developers working together to design simple, elegant, and great digital solutions. With over twelve years of experience in web development, we can develop and design any type of website, including eCommerce projects or complex membership sites...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Alba Iulia, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
London based mobile app development agency creating award winning iOS, Android and cross platform apps for organisations of all sizes...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Veteran-owned and operated. I can help you create a website, shoot a video for your wedding or special ocasstion, and help you with any graphic design needs...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A visual thinker, art director and graphic artist with 10 years of experience focused on creating branding, marketing campaigns, identity design, packaging, publications and advertisements...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Metizsoft Solutions is a versatile technology company with a broad spectrum of services and specialized expertise in Python Django development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a Brooklyn-based creative agency specializing in branding & packaging design for food & beverage companies. Our strategic and collaborative approach consistently lands products onto grocery shelves and into shopping carts...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
BOS Digital specializes in created marketing solutions that work. With our subject matter experts in various fields (email, paid ads, social, etc.) and a methodology built on proven research, we partner with companies that desire more qualified leads...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Professional web design and development...
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- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Onmove Digital Agency is a premium digital marketing and web design agency based in Sydney. We help businesses across Australia and the United States achieve measurable growth and high ROI. We specialise in Google Ads, SEO, social media marketing, branding, and high-performance websites...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
USA Web Design Express is one of the top notch Web Design Agency in Austin, TX, United States...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
In the past few years, there has been an increase in small businesses going out of business because they are unable to keep up with the technology used by large corporations. Distinct is determined to help these small businesses continue their legacies by staying competitive through digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Greencastle, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a creative graphic & web design agency located in Southern California with clients all over. We focus on creative graphic design and web solutions for small to large businesses. Our goal is to get to know you and your business so that you can have a personal and custom solution tailored to what you...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Lomita, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
50Bubbles is a Dayton, Ohio-based digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO, web design, and comprehensive web management services. With over a decade of experience, the firm is dedicated to helping small businesses enhance their online presence and achieve higher search engine rankings. Their...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Green, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Hire hand-picked writing talent to accelerate your most important content projects. Every search is tailored to the needs of your project. As writers ourselves, we specialize in sourcing the writing help your UX team really needs, rather than another average candidate from your existing agency...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
As a full-service public relations and design agency we aim to lay your brand's foundation first then we turn things up a notch with strategic media relations strategies. We specialize in media relations campaigns that has a strong focus on community, lifestyle, food, and beverage...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Northville, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Offering website design services for over 20 years, dedicated to producing professional, quality web designs, with trustworthy results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Location
- Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
New Local Media is a WordPress-based web design, development, and marketing consultancy providing creative collaboration and support for select clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We cherish the opportunity to assist you in growing your brand and reaching your target audience. Our team focuses on Brand Relevance, our specialty in music business consultancy, as well as other services such as music production and advertising. OURGIG assists media, publishing, and entertainment companies...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are experts in web design & the development of cutting-edge websites and online applications that enthrall audiences and provide desired outcomes. From sleek designs to seamless functionality, we deliver custom digital solutions that elevate your online presence and empower your business to thrive in the...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
In response to the demand for budget-friendly web solutions, SnapBlox emerged, placing customer satisfaction and data security at the forefront. Our unwavering commitment involves constant enhancement of services to maintain a competitive edge. By seamlessly merging community values with global proficiency...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VixelStudio is a professional firm specializing in the domains of web design, enhancing online visibility via Search Engine Optimization, and crafting graphic designs that effectively convey the narrative of your brand. Our expertise extends beyond mere aesthetic enhancements; we are dedicated to ensuring...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Goodwin Creative Ltd specializes in crafting visually stunning Squarespace websites with an artistic aesthetic, catering specifically to health and wellness, non-profit, and creative sectors. We focus on assisting those who are actively contributing to making the world a better place...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Shaipe is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom website design, digital marketing, and unique technology support for businesses seeking growth and a strong online presence. Our team combines creativity with strategy to deliver user-friendly websites, effective ad campaigns, and reliable monthly...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hi, I'm Drew at Vachal Design, I offer a personalized experience for your digital solutions that combine clean web design, fast performance, and search engine visibility. I'm here to help your business grow online without the big agency price tag...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Eagle, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stauber Creative is a Bend-based web design studio helping small businesses build clean, fast, and user-friendly websites. I specialize in custom web design, Shopify storefronts, ongoing SEO, and site maintenance. With a collaborative approach and focus on results, I create websites that look great, perform...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dental SEO consultant helping dentists attract more patients through Google, Maps, and AI search platforms like ChatGPT...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Leawood, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bluepeek helps Australian service businesses turn their websites into effective enquiry channels. Based in Molendinar on the Gold Coast, our five-person team combines custom web design and development with local SEO, digital advertising, and follow-up automation. Founded in 2025, we work with trades...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Molendinar, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Block 81 is a Portland-based design studio specializing in user-focused websites for tech, non-profits, manufacturing, music, and creative agencies. We create designs that center your audience and deliver exceptional value, becoming a vital piece of your bigger picture...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed

Off+Brand.
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Off+Brand is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Glasgow, dedicated to bringing brands to life. Our team of digital experts works with clients worldwide across a variety of industries...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
XApps is an award-winning software development company specializing in mobile apps, web solutions, and custom business systems. Since 2009, we have helped startups, enterprises, and government organizations transform ideas into secure, scalable, and user-friendly digital products through innovative technology...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
JAXONLABS is a brand strategy and innovation firm that helps growing companies clarify their direction, strengthen their positioning, and implement practical solutions that support long-term growth.We work with founders, executives, and leadership teams to sharpen strategy, & strengthen brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Sherwood Park, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Visible Logic is based in Portland, Maine and has a long, successful history of helping B2B companies, associations, startups, technology-based products and businesses in niche industries...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We start every project from a blank page no formulas, just ideas that reveal the soul of each brand. Every detail serves a story built on essence, aesthetics, and lasting impact because for us, design is storytelling, not decoration...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Hansen Belyea is a full-service marketing and branding agency that brings equal parts creative firepower and business acumen. When careful planning and inspired design come together, you get work that actually works...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 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:Â
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goalsÂ
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobileÂ
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to useÂ
- Website development to turn designs into functional websitesÂ
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversionsÂ
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sitesÂ
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
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.Â
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks Â
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks Â
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks Â
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ monthsÂ
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months 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
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.Â
Pre-launch hidden costsÂ
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)Â
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includesÂ
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)Â
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)Â
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testingÂ
Post-launch hidden costsÂ
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)Â
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirementsÂ
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)Â
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)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
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.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
- Structure and site designÂ
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarityÂ
- User experience and UX designÂ
- Mobile and responsive designÂ
- Conversion-focused landing page designÂ
Web development's main focus:Â
- Coding and website developmentÂ
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Â
- Back-end systems and databasesÂ
- Integrations, security, and performanceÂ
- CMS setup and custom functionalityÂ
What are the best web design companies in 2026?
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.



















































