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RMCM is a one-person web design and local SEO studio in Toronto. I am Ryan Mota. I take the brief, build the site, and do the search work myself, so the person you talk to is the person writing the code...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Georgetown, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I build websites for small businesses around Charlotte and handle the search work that makes them worth having Google, Maps, and the AI assistants people now ask instead of searching.One person does all of it: the build, the SEO, the CRM, the follow-up. You get my cell number, not a ticket queue. Rates...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Gastonia, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Premium custom 3D websites, built for free before you pay...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Maasdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Yeevu is an AI-powered business operations platform that helps businesses simplify digital management and improve productivity. Its...
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- Web Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Magrify is a proptech company building booking-ready websites and SEO for RV parks, campgrounds, vacation rentals, Airbnbs, real estate and property management companies, hospitality businesses, and small businesses. Most website projects stay under $1,000...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sitework Digital builds websites for home builders and land developers, and only for them. A buyer shopping a custom home researches for months, compares communities before they compare builders, and returns to the same floor plan a dozen times before filling in a form, usually from a phone, late at night...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webso Digital builds websites and runs local SEO for small businesses from Wrexham, North Wales. The studio was founded in 2026 by Daniel Stoychev, a Computer Science graduate of Wrexham University who writes the code himself: no page builders, no bought-in templates, every site hand-built on Next.js and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Wrexham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BlackSky Marketing gives local business owners a direct partner for website design and digital marketing. We serve Texoma, Dallas, Fort Worth, North Texas, and southern Oklahoma with SEO, AI search optimization, Google Business Profile management, social media, paid ads, email marketing, and branding. Every...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Bells, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Basin Hosting & Web Design is a Midland, Texas web company that has built and hosted custom websites for Permian Basin businesses since 2006. One company handles design, hosting, business email, maintenance and local SEO for oilfield service companies, paving contractors, RV parks, storage facilities and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Midland, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
WhatsApp automation and websites for Sri Lankan businesses. Auto-replies, AI chatbots, catalogues and orders, booking bots, broadcasts and lead capture in English, Sinhala and Tamil...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Envix is a HubSpot CMS support and development agency for marketing teams that own their website but dont have a developer on staff. The model is simple. Pick a monthly plan or buy a bank of hours, send tasks through a shared Trello board, and most are done within 48 hours. Every task is handled by a senior...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LocalForge designs and builds custom websites and Shopify stores for small local businesses. We're based in San Jose, CA and work with businesses nationwide. Every client starts with three free homepage concepts. They choose the direction that fits, and we build it into the finished site, made for desktop and...
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- Web Design
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Eight Bit Studios, we specialize in mashing up research, design, and code in playful and savvy ways. Our nimble and diligent guild of developers, project managers, QA engineers, visual designers, and user experience designers work together to shape the digital products and services people love to use...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Imagine if your local community could feel the passion that you have for your work and their success - your brand would grow an unstoppable reputation in your community. Our job is to express your brand and passion through a website and your digital presence...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Baxter, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $57/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Viral Square, we are passionate about staying at the forefront of technology. We continually invest in research and development to ensure our solutions are built on the latest advancements and best practices...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
ATamez Design helps your service-based business attract the right clients, boost the visibility of your business (in-store or online), and drive growth with strategic branding, high-converting websites, and designs that support long-term success...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ALFTEK offers full-service network infrastructure, system administration, network security, software development and other managed IT services. What's more, the company also integrates robust software solutions with cloud-based SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms for website and social & blog design...
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- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Studio22 is a creative, Perth-marketing and advertising agency that specializes in cultivating a Perth online presence for small & medium-sized brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Leederville, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We help awesome companies to get the attention that they deserve. We like accuracy and effectiveness and value transparency. Whether you are in a small or large business, we will always protect your interests by recommending the most effective solutions to grow in a competitive environment...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Marcos, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Invest in efficiency and results with Marketing Verse. Do your website, expert SEO, PPC, social media, and more in just one place...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brand Llama is a modern boutique agency located in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. We help healthcare, financial services, manufacturing and small and midsize businesses grow by defining their brand and generating qualified leads through a seamless integration of design, content, technology and...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative graphic design company in Noida. Expert in graphics and website designing. From designing to branding and marketing we are a solution to your business needs in the digital world...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Established in 2012, Ecomclips is one of the best eCommerce solution providers that helps Ecommerce Seller to reach their business goal. Ecomclips helping brands grow through marketplace account management, Amazon ebay walmart and others, Shopify, PPC, SEO, graphic design, website development...
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- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Alfa Developers is a web design and development team based in Bucharest, Romania. Our expertise is mainly on web development and e-commerce but lately, we are focusing more on custom web apps...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Spotty Media is a specialist hospitality marketing agency for restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, venues, events and food and drink brands across the UK, combining strategy, PR, social media, content, websites, paid social, influencer marketing and email...
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- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Durham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Imagen Web Pro is an Athens-based boutique digital agency specializing in custom WordPress websites, WooCommerce e-shops, SEO, and brand identity. We work with small and medium businesses across Greece from hospitality and restaurants to e-commerce and professional services delivering premium digital...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Mark Scaling builds AI-powered revenue infrastructure for roofing companies. We replace traditional marketing agencies and sales teams with a complete operating system AI lead response, storm trigger automation, commercial property targeting, automated estimating, and full pipeline management. Our clients...
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- Reputation Management
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We transform the way you work, organise and lead to unlock speed and agility...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Helping manufacturing companies establish a powerful brand and digital presence. We create strategic branding and high-performing websites that help manufacturers stand out, attract the right clients, and drive measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Boutique Web and Graphic Design Agency specializing in custom web design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Branding, graphics and website's can be an expensive outlay when starting your new venture, and getting it right first time is key. At Twisted, we've said "Goodbye" to high up-front costs, and work with you on a monthly basis to build your brand the right way, leaving you more time to do what you do best!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Razor Sharp Consulting software engineering & app developers serving Calgary since 2016, we have become Calgary's professional source of affordable software engineering, app development, and custom technology solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $147/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webmasters are akin to a maestro of a symphany, the maestro was know all of the instruments and must know how to make them come together. The webmaster is the same in a sense because a webmaster must know all aspects of a website and be able to bring all the elements together to provide an excellent website...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Syosset, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WordPress and custom website design agency providing web based solutions to small businesses across Australia since 2011...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Harris Park, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Galacttic is a web design agency that helps businesses reach their target audience and achieve their goals. We use our expertise in WordPress to create websites that are easy to use, search engine optimized, and mobile-friendly. We also offer a range of other services, including SEO, website optimization...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Santa Ana, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We understand what is truly necessary for web development because we develop and operate our own services. We provide the best web development as your best partner...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Birminghams local SEO & web design expert. Google Business Profile, Map Pack, NAP consistency, & digital marketing for real business growth. Transparent, technical, proven...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dynaside Digital Solutions based in Izmir/Turkey, plans and produces high budget web projects for national and international companies. In the age of digital transformation, it develops all the actions that contribute to the interactive interactions of companies and information society in the digital world...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Izmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a software house based in Cairo, Egypt. We Provide our services all around the world. We strive to bring your vision and ideas to life and provide you with optimal solutions with the best quality...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software 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
Toronto's award-winning web design & digital marketing agency, turning websites into growth since 2008 1,000+ projects, 30+ awards...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Family-owned and operated, we offer full-service marketing to a limited client roster, ensuring deep partnerships and tailored solutions as an extension of the teams we serve. We leverage 20+ years of expertise and our agile process in brand, strategy, website, SEO, content, graphics and lead gen...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At CoreMeta, our mission as a leading digital agency Manchester is to empower businesses with innovative solutions that drive growth, maximize their digital potential, and enhance customer experiences. With a focus on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, we strive to be the catalyst for...
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- VR/AR
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Altrincham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Artificial Intelligence is cool, but have you heard about NI?Natural IntelligenceTMFrom one human to another thats where the magic lies. Fishgate thrives on creating work that brings people together, united by the power of human connection. Naturally collaborative, our approach to creativity...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Midas PR Group is a renowned public relations firm in the heart of Bangkok Thailand whose strong local connections and international experience make their clients stand out. Thanks to our diverse team we offer the most complete PR solution in town. At Midas we can take on a variety of tasks including PR...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Your team needs a post today. Your designer can do it next week. Brand OS Portal is your own senior designer, available 24/7. Your team makes on-brand posts, decks and videos in minutes. Full branding for B2B tech. 250+ projects...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
CodesClue Technologies is an AI-first software development agency dedicated to transforming businesses through intelligent, data-driven solutions. We specialize in Generative AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Full-Stack Development, helping startups and enterprises modernize their operations...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Ingenious Guru specializes in Digital Marketing and offer their clients complete web based solutions. With InGeniousGuru functional strategies, you can increase your company's rank on top in search engines...
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- Logo Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dix Hills, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEO With Senthil is a boutique Singapore agency specialising exclusively in SEO and Answer Engine Optimisation. Founded by Senthil, who spent a decade growing his own business through SEO, and technical SEO partner Rohith Sai, every campaign targets high-purchase-intent keywords that generate enquiries and...
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- AEO
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEO Realtor Hub is an only of its kind the world’s first SEO service provider to Real Estate agency websites. Our services are specifically designed to boost organic exposure for real estate agency websites located in USA...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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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