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Established in 2015, Brand Envoy emerges as a pioneering creative agency specializing in marketing, branding, and advertising. Leveraging its distinctive expertise in digital strategies and data analytics, the agency is dedicated to delivering innovative advertising solutions tailored for both SMEs and...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
- Video Production
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Partners Advertising Private Limited is a national brand management consulting agency & North India's leading advisor on brand strategy...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Ex-Dimension, is a California-based creative, marketing and digital services agency serving clients from around the world...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At MOSTECHLABS, we dont just offer services; we craft experiences. Whether youre a startup with big dreams or an established enterprise seeking to amplify your online presence, our team of digital mavens is here to turn your vision into reality...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Click Hive, we manage your whole digital strategy as one system instead of five separate channels. We call them your five pillars, and each pillar sends its own signals. Those signals are what customers, AI tools and search engines use to decide how they describe you to the next person who asks...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
17+ Years experience in Graphic Design, Web Design, Print, Social Media, and Marketing. We have hundreds of clients in a vast array of industries, all happy and thriving...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pansyer is a technical web development and UI/UX agency dedicated to building the digital backbone of modern brands. We bridge the gap between pixel-perfect design and enterprise-grade performance, specializing in high-speed Framer, Webflow, and Shopify ecosystems...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We simplify complex technologies, creating digital products that are easy to use. We make emerging tech user-friendly and accessible...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
H1 Creative Studio has demonstrated expertise in delivering top-tier websites to businesses both in the Chicagoland area and across the United States. Located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, our comprehensive suite of digital marketing solutions encompasses web design, web development, and search engine...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mount Prospect, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
From ideation to creation, ONESIX uses intricate and design-driven strategy to bridge the gap between small businesses and the modern day market. Ranging from visual branding to strategy, ONESIX aims to fortify your brand and escalate your position within the digital market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Frau Dörr MEDIENDESIGN creates memorable branding for experts ready to stand out. From strategic logos to converting websites all designed with personality and purpose...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Since 2013, Law Firm Leap has built high-performance growth systems for elite practices, including personal injury, criminal, and family law. We move beyond basic SEO to dominate the new frontier of AI search (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) while fueling traditional SEO and proprietary lead networks...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
OPA Reklama is a digital marketing agency based in Vilnius, Lithuania. We specialize in SEO, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram advertising, website development, and AI marketing automation. We help Lithuanian businesses attract more clients and grow online...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Established in 2004 by Bartosz Navarra, the studio has evolved into an award-winning design practice, now based in Berlin. Comprising a diverse and cross-functional team, we specialize in visual communication, brand strategy, identity, and experiences, fostering a multi-cultural perspective...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Tenet Partners leads the way in corporate branding and product innovation. Our human-centered design approach integrates branding and innovation to create value for companies, employees, and customers. We transform experiences, accelerate growth, and deliver compelling brand journeys...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Vix Media Group empowers businesses by providing expert guidance for organic growth. Our team of industry professionals collaborates to deliver impactful, results-driven campaigns. We build meaningful partnerships, focusing on our clients unique goals to drive significant outcomes...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Dezyn 360 is a highly acclaimed studio, celebrated for its extensive and multifaceted expertise in the domains of responsive web design, development, and branding. Our team has cultivated a deep and holistic understanding of these crucial elements, enabling us to provide clients with unparalleled solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Forward-Thinking Digital Innovation company for Cloud, Data Engineering, Product Development, AI Consulting & Talent Staffing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Intermark Automotive is a specialized automotive branding and marketing agency catering to individual auto dealerships and local area marketing dealer groups. What sets us apart is our unparalleled wealth of experience, providing a safety net, unlike any other agency...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We operate with tech teams specialized in designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining tailored software to meet the specific needs of its customers, with a range of services related to the software development lifecycle...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Manaus, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creation and development of Product Catalog, presentation for companies, folders, logos, visual identity projects, editorial design, graphic design services...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Campinas, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
JCL Eletronic is a Brazilian product engineering company that builds apps, SaaS platforms, and custom electronics under one roof. We design the hardware, write the embedded firmware, and develop the software that connects it, so clients get one accountable partner from first prototype to a market-ready...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Franca, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ratnam Solutions stands as the premier digital marketing company in Hyderabad, focusing on web and mobile application development to enhance and optimize your business's digital presence. With our specialized expertise and dedication to excellence, we ensure that your brand achieves maximum visibility and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
AXAT Technologies, is a fast Growing Web Development, Mobile App Development and Digital Marketing firm, Located at Mumbai, India and Singapore. Website Development, Web App Development, E-Commerce Development, Custom Application Development, Cloud Application Development, SAAS Application Development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Pharoscion is a cloud and analytics based Digital Transformation company serving globally. Since January 2018, it's helping startups, businesses & enterprises in their tech, branding & marketing related requirements with the help of digital technologies, in-house built products and trustable services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Do you look for a long term partner? Do you need a Magento e-commerce shop? ...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ethos Binary is a North American IT Solutions company with the best in class business technology solutions and IT talent in the industry. With Nearshore-Offshore operations catering to global clients across US and Europe...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Established since 2006, XANTEC provides App Development & Web Design in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Singapore, specializing in quality services...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crypto Virally is are on a mission to become your favorite crypto marketing agency. Our team of experts is determined to always work the extra-mile in order to enable you and your project to grow further...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TOP RATED TALENT AT YOUR FINGERTIPSCombining the top 1% of Google Certified Marketing strategists to drive organic growth. Our proven strategies outrank the competition...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award winning digital and design agency focusing on giving small to medium size businesses and enterprises big brand quality through experience and a love for brilliant and usable design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Minehead, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Boostridge Media offers a variety of tools to grow your business including website design, SEO services, Google Business Profile, Facebook ads, and Google ads. Take your business to new heights with us!...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Appleton, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At 32 Digital, we're a dynamic web and graphic design agency in Wirral. We empower businesses with our expertise to elevate their online presence and thrive in the digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Birkenhead, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are an agency for 360° communication. Our work includes digital projects like corporate websites, social media strategies, digital communication concepts and advertising campaigns rolled out on TV Commercials, Out-of-home, print and radio.Our idea is to think about the solution first and then developping...
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- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Linz, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LeadStorm Marketing isn't a "typical" agency. We don't just "run ads" or "write blogs." We partner with you to build a comprehensive demand-generation system that attracts, nurtures, and converts high-value B2B clients...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Winter Garden, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Iterate agency is the marketing and advertising agency located in Brisbane which provides solutions like SEO, UI/IX, CRO. We helped many companies to increase their conversion rate and User Experience...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Advertising
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Team Solutionss offers brands a real growth opportunity. Get the opinion of our marketing audit experts...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Blend Design is a full-service marketing agency specializing in transforming brands by telling your remarkable story, coupled with smart strategy and creative design. We boost your customer engagement and brand awareness through: Digital Marketing, Web Development, Search, and Paid Ads...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A full-service digital marketing agency located in Johnson City, TN...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We understand that your website is the digital face of your business. It needs to make a good impression, which is why we put so much care into our design work. We want to help you grow and scale your business, and a big part of that is making sure that your website is up to par. With our help, you can take...
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- Graphic Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Bellingham, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
14 years of social media marketing, SEO services and website building for smaller local city businesses has given me the opportunity to work with all types of businesses. I prefer to do core SEO set up services and then move on to doing actual marketing - normally focusses on social media marketing...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Brantford, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Utility is a premier digital product agency specializing in custom mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered solutions for forward-thinking startups and global brands including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Samsung, the NBA, and Forbes...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AI-Native Digital Product Consultancy...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2010, Partisan Advertising is an Auckland-based advertising agency specializing in advertising, marketing, media buying, and graphic design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2013, 321 Web Marketing emerged with a mission to redefine the norms within the digital marketing industry. Jonathan Gessert, the visionary founder, recognized the untapped potential in revolutionizing digital marketing strategies through a technical lens, challenging conventional practices and...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Senior Living Mastery is the only marketing agency built exclusively for assisted living, memory care, and senior living facilities. Our founder wrote the book on senior living marketing literally. We run full-service campaigns including SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, reputation management, website design...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- PPC
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lawless Clicks is a specialized legal marketing agency focused exclusively on helping law firms grow through SEO, Google Ads, AI search optimization, and digital marketing strategies tailored for the legal industry. With over 62 years of combined experience, the agency delivers data-driven marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Weatherford, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build complete brand systems. From positioning and visual identity to websites, ecommerce and launch strategies, every element is designed to help businesses communicate value, convert customers and scale with clarity...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
An independent Framer designer and developer and senior UI/UX product designer based in Dubai, working with SaaS and AI startups worldwide. One accountable expert handles both design and build, so founders skip the usual handoff between a designer and a separate dev team. 75+ products shipped, with Contra...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Liminal is a nonprofit branding and communications agency that helps justice and equity-focused organizations clarify their message, strengthen their brand, and inspire greater donor support. The agency combines strategic messaging, brand development, and digital experiences to help nonprofits build trust...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- 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
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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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