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In our Hamburg-based marketing and web agency, you get tailor-made websites, software, branding concepts, and print products combining creative design with smart functionality...
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- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kyle Creative Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Het there! My name is Kyle Wilson, an art director and graphic designer with a background in print, web, photography, video, and motion...
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lauren Novak is committed to designing visual communications that are both impactful and accessible. Her academic background emphasizes the integration of creativity and strategy to produce cohesive designs that connect with a wide range of audiences...
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- Location
- Leawood, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Stan Sychevskyi is a multi-talented designer whose work spans from launching innovative products to enhancing and perfecting established ones...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Catharines, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
iStudioDesign is a web development and SEO agency based in Rijeka, Croatia, specializing in WordPress and WooCommerce solutions. Founded by Mihael Popovački, the agency helps businesses build fast, secure and scalable websites optimized for performance, search visibility and long-term growth. iStudioDesign...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Rijeka, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were a collaborative team of designers, developers, and digital strategists focused on creating innovative solutions that fuel business growth and make a lasting impact in the digital space...
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- Product Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Margalit Cantor is a graphic designer specializing in developing distinctive and thoughtful branding for businesses and institutions that strive to make a meaningful impact. With a focus on visual storytelling and strategic design, she creates identities that not only look compelling but also resonate deeply...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are web design specialists. We can design a full website from scratch or fix a tricky problem with your existing website. Learn about the services we offer, our process and pricing...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mentor AOD helps service-based businesses turn their website, SEO, and backend processes into a predictable lead generation engine. Instead of chasing clients manually, we build automated systems that attract, convert, and follow up with the help of Ai Agents and Ai Automation without constant effort...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Bad Honnef, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SaaSSpace is a design and development agency focused specifically on SaaS startups and digital products. The website presents the company as a strategic partner for founders who need UI/UX design, frontend development, branding, and scalable digital experiences that help drive growth. By targeting SaaS...
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Yellowball is a boutique web design agency based in London, crafting stunning, bespoke websites that captivate and convert. Ready to get the ball rolling?...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We collaborates with B2B SaaS and Tech Startups to rebrand and redesign websites...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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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
- 18 Projects Listed
At Slurp Creative, we mix creative vision with smart strategy to build brands that truly connect and make an impact. We are an independent agency that loves crafting identities and creating design work with real connections...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Matt Smith Creative is a brand strategy and identity studio for businesses where the product is hard to explain: data centres, fibre networks, engineering contractors, utilities and cyber security firms. We find the clear, human story inside technical expertise, then build names, visual identities and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
For over 12 years, Devki Infotech has been providing high-quality website design and development services. Professional Web design company in Mumbai, India...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Echidna is an award winning web design and Drupal development agency. We are located in London, Canada with support offices in Vancouver and Ottawa...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Location
- London Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a creative brand strategy firm and digital advertising agency passionate about crafting captivating brands. Collaborating seamlessly with our clients, we uncover their unique essence and infuse it into every facet of their brand...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Realweb Tech is a software consultancy specializing in the research, design, and development of custom software products for midsize to enterprise companies...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Averson exists so that clients can have time to focus on what they truly love: their business and their customers. We help brands express themselves authentically through messaging, media and design...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sparked Digital is your one-stop-agency offering solutions to build, manage, and market your WordPress website...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kurieta is a full-service consulting firm that offers small companies assistance with company strategy, operations, sales & marketing, technology, and branding. Our specialists provide individualized strategies for driving outcomes and achieving success...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
As a customer-centric company, Tailored Logo Designs strives to provide its clients with a seamless and hassle-free experience. The company offers unlimited revisions to ensure that clients are completely satisfied with their designs and provides a 100% satisfaction guarantee, promising to refund clients who...
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- Logo Design
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Avant8 is full-service small business digital marketing agency. Our experienced and skilled team will deliver outstanding results for your business. Our expertise extends from web design to branding, logo creation to print, SEO to SMM. We also execute local search strategies, reputation management, press...
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- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Arkido Web Services is a creative web design and digital marketing agency that helps brands build powerful online identities. From stunning, responsive websites to SEO strategies that drive real results, we turn ideas into digital success stories...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VELORIQ HEALTH helps healthcare practices turn their digital presence into a practical growth engine. We combine websites, SEO, paid media, CRM and automation to help clinics improve visibility, generate qualified patient enquiries and manage those enquiries more effectively...
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- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Websites and Google Ads for landscapers and home service contractors. Google Ads Search certified. Tracked calls, plain-English reports...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Caloocan, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UBRAND is a Saudi advertisement company specialized in digital marketing and brand communication. We aim through marketing to enrich the brand content on the digital channels in an effective way and broadcast it through all means of digital communications to reach all targeted segments.In UBRAND we work on...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1500/hr
Ouma exists to help ambitious businesses scale, fast. As a strategic growth partner with global reach, we're the world-class marketing team that transforms businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a marketing and company that has built decades of long-lasting relationships with all of our customers — from local small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. We attribute our success to a team, driven with resourcefulness, innovation, and responsiveness...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Premiere M is a leading branding agency that leverages strategic creativity to help brands gain positive exposure and interact meaningfully with customers. Offering online marketing, offline communications, and comprehensive branding services, Premiere M transforms businesses through innovative solutions...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Neon42: Fast Growth for Challenger BrandsNeon42 is an indie consultancy driving measurable growth for challenger brands through strategic facilitation, tailored workshops, and proprietary methodologies.With 40+ global clients, Neon42 delivers impact by optimising strategies, enhancing customer...
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- Branding
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- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We help B2B companies develop their visual branding and execute their marketing campaigns...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
By partnering with us for your digital marketing needs, you’ll gain a clear competitive advantage, breathe easy and grow purposefully...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We add value, increase sales and offer a great ROI. Offering innovative ideas, great British design, a personal approach and tailored solutions to meet your business needs, we ensure we work with you, not for you. Your opinion matters to us, nobody knows your business better than you do. Your business...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Inverness, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We know what numbers look like and we know professional services. We are Brisbane's premier digital marketing agency...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $210/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more...
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- Branding
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- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Loco Digital is an independent, founder-led digital product studio in Dublin. One senior team consults, designs and builds websites and ecommerce, web and mobile apps, custom software, AI and automation for businesses across Ireland. You own the code, the data and the accounts...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $184/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Superior Marketing is a National Award-Winning Marketing company specializing in Local Tourism Marketing for northern Wisconsin businesses. Our goal is driving traffic to store fronts, eCommerce sites, and filling events through Local SEO, content marketing, and social media advertising channels...
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- SEO
- Direct Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Hayward, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
TwoSquares is a performance-driven digital marketing agency based in Edinburgh, specializing in delivering measurable growth for ambitious UK businesses. The agency focuses on integrating data, strategy, and execution across key digital channels including SEO, paid media (Google Ads and social), conversion...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
StudioJae is a French digital marketing and performance agency focused on helping businesses strengthen their online visibility, customer acquisition, and operational efficiency through a combination of SEO, development, marketing, and business consulting services...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Nice, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Full Mooney is a bespoke web design agency. The Full Mooney assist companies in improving their presentation, making themselves look more valued, and communicating properly...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creatix Technologies is a software and blockchain development company, bringing the best engineering teams and talents in Armenia to startups, SMEs, as well as enterprises around the world...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Bridget Designs! We are a creative digital studio based in Canterbury, Kent, specialise in high quality web design, building exceptional websites that are engaging, beautiful, intuitive to use and tailored for your audience. Founded by our lead Bridget Tann back in 2011...
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- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Bore Da! We are Blackoak Creative; a creative design studio based in the beautiful South Wales valleys. With our expertise in Website design, graphics, branding and SEO & marketing, our goal is to bring the fire to your creative spark and push the envelope to creating something truly remarkable with you...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Word of Host Web Designers LLC is a full-service web design, SEO, and hosting company located in Birmingham, Alabama. We specialize in creating custom, responsive websites that are designed to help businesses succeed online...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Trussville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Glossy IT help SMBs to grow their online presence with Custom Web Development, Maintenance, Security, App & Software Development services at a fractional cost compared to the West. In the last 13 years, we helped 1850+ clients from around still counting. We are more than just a service provider; we are your...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are more than just a digital marketing agency, we are your strategic growth partners. Our mission is simple: to maximize your online visibility, boost conversions, and deliver measurable success. Our SEO services are built to boost your online visibility and drive consistent, high-quality traffic to your...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We deliver high-impact, scalable solutions by turning complex systems into efficient, reliable platforms.We help businesses cut through complexity and deliver software that performs, scales, and drives real results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bright10 is a globally focused digital agency helping ambitious businesses improve how they look, rank and convert online. We create premium websites, e-commerce platforms and digital growth systems supported by SEO, AI search visibility, content and automation. Based in Cape Town and working internationally...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help small businesses build a stronger online presence with professional website management, Google Business Profile management, local visibility, social media, business listings, and other digital marketing services designed to help customers find and trust your business...
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- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- AEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Gallatin, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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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