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Zoocreative (Zoo Creative) is a design studio based in Derry, Northern Ireland, helping clients to "unlock their outer potential" since 2003. We specialise in branding, web design, apps & interactive, design for print / publication and visual communication in all its lovely forms...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Location
- Derry, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ready Set Digital is a multi-award-winning digital agency on the Sunshine Coast. We design and develop SEO optimised wesbties that are seen in search engines. We can help your business with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) strategies and website hosting and maintenance...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Palmview, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
Tenacity is a full-service web development agency specializing in open source development and performance optimization. While Tenacity is St. Louis-based we bring more than two decades of experience to clients across the United States with the goal to bring Fortune 500 quality to all projects...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branding Brothers: Where Family Meets Creativity. We're a close-knit team of designers, developers, and marketers who share a passion for crafting exceptional branding, web design, and graphic design solutions. With a focus on collaboration and personalized attention, we combine our unique perspectives to...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
You're a creative small business owner with purpose and personality. Don't settle for cold, corporate looking websites. Your website should not only be attractive to your ideal audience, it should communicate your values, establish trust and guide visitors to take action. Get a holistic approach to web design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dark Flare Design is a creative agency specializing in web design, logo creation, graphic design, and product photography. Established in 2007, the agency provides tailored design solutions to help brands communicate effectively and enhance customer engagement. With a focus on simplicity and functionality...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Location
- Ayr, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a sustainable graphic and web design agency based in Perth, Western Australia. Our mission is to inspire and create change towards a sustainable future through design. How do we do that? We start with simple solutions to make small differences in the way a company promotes and portays itself. Whether...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Fremantle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Rocket Agency is a performance-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and conversion optimization. We help eCommerce and service-based businesses scale with data-backed strategies, creative solutions, and cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to drive measurable growth, maximize ROI, and...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vision Stands SEO is a Hackney-based local SEO agency helping UK small businesses and tradespeople rank in the top 3 on Google Maps within 90 days. We combine Google Business Profile optimisation, on-site SEO, and citation building into a focused three-pillar strategy that delivers measurable local...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GNV Web Design helps ambitious companies turn their websites into reliable, high-performing engines for growth. We combine technical expertise, data-driven strategy, and clear communication to deliver measurable results you can see...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Kaizenko.de is an app agency specializing in the implementation of innovative and customized app projects. We are more than just developers we are your partner for exceptional solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Azai Studios is a creative branding agency. We create digital experiences. We build beautiful websites. We produce content that drives business. With footprints in New York City, Dubai, and Riga. We create visual identities and digital experiences for a wide range of businesses that matter. From Start-ups to...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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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
- 2 Projects Listed
We're an experience design agency that helps businesses innovate, transform, and succeed in a digital world...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- VR/AR
- IoT
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Promotional and marketing strategies are often first brainstormed and written as part of an organization's marketing plan...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Springfield, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
1WL Agency is a WordPress specialist based in Bedford, UK, with over 20 years of experience creating, supporting and improving business-critical WordPress sites...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bedford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Suzaku Productions is a creative agency, based in Bangkok, Thailande. We are french, we do very good job and we don't complain all the time."Your B2B website partner. Strategic design and development, global reach."...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Softqube Technologies is a globally leading custom software development company. We offer you a complete range of IT services...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Grapevine, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We want to create a space for clients where they will get our full attention. Building a design that is not the same as everyone else and an opportunity for them to stand out...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AEO
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Innovate Your Business is a Kansas-based web design and digital marketing agency specializing in tailored solutions for businesses, nonprofits, and schools. By combining innovative strategies with a client-focused approach, they help organizations grow traffic, leads, sales, and enrollments...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Manhattan, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
eCommerce development + online marketing = online sales increase...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help сompanies to increase income providing safe & efficient software web development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Taganrog, Russia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
EDS, a trailblazing Social Media Marketing & Lead Generation Company based in Dubai, UAE, is excited to announce its groundbreaking transition to providing comprehensive 360-degree strategies and solutions to its esteemed clientele...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Design Genious we work with our clients and use their feedback as the guideline for the project which makes us bring the client's vision to reality. We take a deep look at the requirements and then come to a solution for our client's needs and make sure that the solutions are result driven and have a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miramar, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our expert team is committed to delivering exceptional and memorable experiences that elevate your brand. Whether it's web, app, or graphic design, or user interfaces and print materials, Design Wox craft visuals that make a powerful impression. We recognize that every project is unique and provide bespoke...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Geografixx Inc. web design and marketing agency, we understand the unique needs of businesses in Pembroke Pines and the surrounding area. We specialize in creating custom websites that are tailored to your specific business goals and target audience. Our talented web designers will develop and design a...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We specialize in creating tailored solutions for local businesses, with a strong focus on analyzing competitors and understanding your target audience...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Subotica, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our mission is to deliver exceptional software experiences. Comprehensive tutorials & resources, a vibrant community, round-the-clock support make collaboration enjoyable...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Bhubaneswar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Offering customized digital graphic design services, including logos/branding, websites, brochures and printed materials, trade show and conference materials, signage and displays, graphics for giveaways and customized programming for websites and apps!, Downtown Bethesda, MD a few miles from downtown DC and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kubecodes builds high-performing websites, apps, and digital solutions that help businesses grow, automate, and scale with confidence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PUBLICOM is an independent communication agency based in Aix-en-Provence, France. We combine brand strategy, creative thinking, digital experiences and performance marketing to help organizations build stronger brands and accelerate their visibility. Our expertise spans branding, web design and e-commerce...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Aix-en-Provence, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NFW Web Studio è uno studio web di San Giovanni Lupatoto (Verona) che realizza siti web, landing page e app per piccole e medie imprese in Italia e in Europa. Siti mobile-first, ottimizzati per le Core Web Vitals e conformi al GDPR...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- San Giovanni Lupatoto, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Judesk Tech is a web design and technology agency helping small businesses across the USA. We focus on custom WordPress websites built from scratch with hand-written code, no page builders and no bloated plugins, and AI Automation & Integration, including AI agents, n8n workflows, and Claude API & MCP...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Stop wasting time and money on efforts that don’t get you results. Let us target your ideal clients with real-time value and increase your sales...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
BRANDING IS WHAT WE DO specializes in making brands shine through captivating graphic design, cost-effective printing and high-converting websites. As a locally-owned and operated company, our primary goal is to offer top-notch design and printing solutions at competitive prices...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Colette is a Toronto branding agency and design studio specializing in brand identity, strategy, and rebranding. We work with healthcare, finance, technology, education, and nonprofit organizations companies ready to build brands that inspire trust and drive growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
GoldenWeb builds and maintains high-performing WordPress websites for growing and mid-sized businesses, NFPs and community groups across Australia...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Moonee Ponds, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Gladiator Law Marketing, LLC, works directly with law firms while also partnering with in-house Web teams and other law firm marketing agencies...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Location
- Richmond, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Meticular is a boutique UX studio that helps internal teams design custom software employees want to use more than a spreadsheet. From strategy and research to modern UI design, we embed with your team as a plug-and-play UX department...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Eagle Mountain, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wowlogic brings innovative digital solutions from the concept to professionalexecution, helping each customer to outperform their competitors. We are a UK-based agency with global experience and team spirit, that is ready to create cooland successful projects. Our combined multidisciplinary background...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NuEthic you can rely on a team of experts in E-commerce. We offer sophisticated B2B websites that are sleek and functional and will connect you to your target audience. In addition to custom designed sites, we also offer SEO optimization, social media campaigns, email automation, payment gateway options and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- North Salt Lake, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
If you are looking to best Agile Software Development Company in USA, Ukraine and India? Agile Ethos training and coaching recognized as one of the top Agile Enterprise Software Development and scrum software company in USA. Contact us now!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Helping you build, support and promote ecommerce websites that attract loyal customers and increase sales...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Thornhill, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Fat Cow Media is a creative driven web design and digital marketing agency based in London...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital 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
- 1 Project Listed
It’s time to begin working with a Plastic Surgeon SEO Expert that generates industry best results...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a trusted partner for Agile Software Development, we always offer you quick and quality solutions. With our two ways of cooperation, you have the chance to decide between our project-based model and our nearshoring model.Our headquarters is located in Switzerland, but we have a development center in...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
JDD Agency is a digital agency that values design craftsmanship. We excel in scenarios that demand critical thinking and have a strong passion for data, perhaps more than most...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $54/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With over a decade in business, we’ve empowered countless dreams and transformed them into tangible realities for hundreds of our clients. It’s time for you to join the tribe of digitally empowered businesses...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dream Rocket Design partners with local businesses to help with them with their online business presence...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digitally Grounded specializes in working with low-tech services who want an amazing site so they can grow their businesses. We provide services including Branding, Website Design, SEO/SEM, Website Management and Educatinal Workshops. Let's talk growth now!...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Schenectady, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TARGETIV is a White Label WordPress Agency - an agency for agencies who want to grow their business by working together. And we don't expect any credit!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
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.
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