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Espresso Moon is a Houston custom software company that builds AI-enabled business applications, mobile apps, and cloud platforms for B2B clients, and hosts and supports everything it delivers. We also own and operate GageList, a calibration management SaaS with AI built into the product...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Spring, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Skidmore, a strategic creative and package design studio, specializes in sectors including food & bev, cannabis, e-commerce, and consumer packaged goods. We provide expert brand strategy and design, with a wide array of services that focus on real business goals. We particularly excel in product packaging...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Your upright, round-the-clock and full-service Creative Digital mate!Our capabilities encompass full Branding, Website Design & Development, Hybrid and Native Apps Creation, Graphic & Print Design, Video Editing, Social Media Marketing and Content Creation solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Zouq El Kharab, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Gusto Design Co. is the independent creative studio of Ryan Cuthriell, a multidisciplinary designer, art director, and illustrator. Gusto crafts brand identity, packaging, graphic design, illustration, and web solutions that help businesses stand out for the right reasons. Strategic enough to solve...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
MicroDeft is a leading software development company located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2015, we have 9 years of experience in web design and development technology. Our team of experts specializes in a variety of programming languages and platforms, including Node.js, Flutter, React.js, React Native...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
fagerström is an independent design studio developing unique, cohesive and meaningful solutions for bold brands that stray from the ordinary. We work for clients from all over the world and across different industries; from startups to large corporations. Our services include brand strategy, visual identity...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Ali Tarhan Digital Workshop is an Istanbul-based creative studio crafting strategy-led, minimal digital experiences that combine strong visual design, thoughtful interaction, and clear brand focus...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Üsküdar, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We work with businesses of every size and shape to build off what they have and help them get where they want to be...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Capellic helps nonprofits develop digital strategies, build digital experiences, and support digital teams. With integrity, diligence, excellence, and humor, we bring meaningful change, lighten the load, and ensure our partners' success...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We build cutting edge IT solutions for Travel, Fintech, E-commerce, Medtech, Real Estate, and Networking to boost business growth. Remote dedicated IT department perfectly matched for your requirements can successfully develop end-to-end IT products or add value to existing ones...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Omsk, Russia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DAVID.MARKET is a small team digital and creative agency in NY dedicated to helping growing creative brands jumpstart their growth, sales, leads, and brand visibility through expert digital advertising, SEO, web design, and more...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Golden Impressions (GI) is a PR, Digital, & Content Marketing agency. We deliver high-impact programs with a focus on technology, healthcare, government & financial. GI develops & executes innovative programs that fulfill your business & brand objectives...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Aurora, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Rivi is a B2B agentic AI platform for travel companies, powering search, recommendations, booking, support, voice and messaging...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Driller Design Co. is a Tulsa-based digital marketing and web design agency specializing in growth-focused marketing systems for service-based businesses. The agency combines web design, SEO, branding, Google Ads, and print solutions to help businesses generate leads, improve visibility, and build scalable...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PIISTECH is a one-stop web & software solutions provider company. We provide custom software development, Mobile app(Android, iOS) and any kind business application development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Groot Technologies is a trusted software development company in Ahmedabad, offering expert-level web development, mobile app development, 3D animated website development, and custom software solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
t KM Soft, we build software that helps businesses solve real operational challenges. Whether it's a custom web platform, mobile app, AI-powered solution, or SaaS product, our team focuses on creating scalable, secure, and user-friendly systems. We work closely with startups and growing businesses to turn...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Varachha, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're a creative agency, specializing in pinpointing blind spots and creating opportunities for our founder led, direct to consumer partners...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We have helped many small and medium sized businesses with there IT Requirments, Either if it is for website design and development, E-Commerce Solutions or ERP implementations. We also help them with digital marketing solutions ranging from SEO services to Social Media and paid ad campaigns. We have in-house...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Red Cardinal Digital Marketing is a full-service addiction treatment digital marketing agency located in Houston, TX. We help drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers & sober livings ethically increase their admissions through digital marketing. We also work with many other small businesses in Houston...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Reputation Management
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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
- 1 Project Listed
Affordable web design and development company based in Bristol...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creating your brand and telling its story to the world...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rapid Growth Digital Marketing Agency is a leading provider of innovative digital marketing solutions for restaurants and e-commerce businesses in Sydney and Mumbai. With our strategic approach and expert team, we drive exceptional results, helping our clients achieve remarkable success...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CSP (Creative Studio Productions) is a digital media company that specializes in creating impactful content, focusing on clear messaging to cut through the noise. We offer enterprise-level services, including website development, client acquisition systems, SEO, and high-quality video production, all tailored...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Eagan, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AlgorLabs is a Texas-based digital solutions agency specializing in web and app development, SEO, design, and social media marketing, helping businesses strengthen their online presence and achieve measurable growth through tailored, technology-driven solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Midlothian, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At BlueRock, our mission is to bring big agency level expertise to mid-sized clients who deserve nothing less. We're here to elevate their brand and provide high-level, tailored creative solutions at a level of a larger agency but with the personalized service they value...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kernel Guard is a security first software engineering team that builds systems attackers can't easily break. We specialize in the hard problems most teams avoid: Rust security and smart contract audits, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration, eBPF kernel level observability, and zero trust web...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Big Data Analytics
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- İzmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Rockhampton Marketing Agency aimmed at helping local businesses thrive...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rockhampton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Valaya Technologies is a results-driven digital marketing and web development company focused on helping businesses thrive through tailored digital solutions and innovative strategies. Their services include creating fast, mobile-responsive, and SEO-optimized websites that reflect your brand and drive...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Glorywebs creates websites that are appropriate for large and small enterprises. We assist them in increasing sales by helping them locate clients online. By doing this, we assist our clients in establishing their online authority and demonstrating their value...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Fuse Digital Marketing Agency, we collaborate with you to craft a personalized digital marketing strategy, and then seamlessly handle all aspects of its execution. Rest assured, we've got your marketing needs covered from start to finish...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Webflowforge connects the website your customers see with the systems your team relies on. We help B2B and SaaS businesses plan, design and build Webflow websites, integrate CRMs and automate repetitive work with tools like HubSpot, n8n and Make. From the first click to the sales handoff, we bring design...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kiryat Bialik, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Experience the power of results-driven marketing with our proven solutions. We increase revenue and drive growth using a synergistic marketing approach...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are proudly boutique, that means we're deliberately compact so we can work closely, think deeply, and deliver with care...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lethabong, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Intellibyte Software Solutions builds custom software, AI-powered tools, cybersecurity solutions, and modern websites for business across the US and East Africa. Headquartered in Memphis, TN with operations in Nairobi...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Albiorix Technology is a leading custom software application development provider with years of experience. Get specialized software development services right away...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Engine Scout is a result based digital marketing agency that focuses on search engine optimisation (SEO) and paid media to deliver more traffic leads and sales. Our approach is ethical, sustainable and suited for businesses wanting to grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Hawthorn, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LIQUID is a digital agency and Salesforce Partner based in Melbourne, with Sydney coming soon. We are digital marketing specialists: we develop, design and breathe digital. Along with effective, award-winning websites, we also deliver engaging email campaigns, backend development (PHP), Salesforce CRM...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bright Labs is a full-service Australian digital agency specializing in websites, eCommerce platforms, AI-powered experiences, and performance-driven digital marketing solutions. Since 2004, the agency has partnered with ambitious organizations across industries including healthcare, government, retail...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
A UK digital growth agency specialising in a variety of creative and digital services, including brand, web and app development, plus digital marketing, including paid social and paid search, copywriting and email marketing...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a one-stop shop website design company that provides mobile application development, progressive web app development (PWA), website design-development, digital marketing, cloud hosting, website maintenance, SEO (search engine optimization), social media marketing, & many more...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Astriata is an award-winning creative and web development company focused on the user experience. The company balances design, technology, and human insights and data from usability testing on a proprietary application to deliver exceptional user experiences...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
You’re on a mission. Your website should be helping. Stop feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, and start getting the results you want with your most critical marketing tool. We’ll show you how...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Boutique website design and development agency focused on providing value and results to our clients through beautifully designed, coded, and SEO optimized websites...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
HeartWired Marketing brings strategy, creativity, websites, and digital marketing together to help growing businesses connect with the right audience and grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
We lead our clients to success through extensive tech and B2B AI marketing know-how, a strategic mindset, and a dedication to reaching new heights.Eliminate guesswork by following our proven framework. We optimize your premium brand positioning to attract 7-8 figure enterprise deals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Metrix helps fast-growing companies scale through web, apps, and systems that remove the guesswork from growth...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $240/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We marry website design, development and management using advanced tools, built on a bedrock of industry experience and positive client testimonials. Our clients' success defines us...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a remote-first digital agency for the retail and arts industries. Our team is experienced in customising WordPress websites to achieve the look you want for your business, consistent with your brand as well as integrating other business software. We make visually beautiful, intuitive, highly functional...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Looking for expert help with social media management, PPC, and SEO or digital marketing? Look no further than Meyvn World Marketing Management. Our team has the skills and experience to help your business succeed online, regardless of the industry.Contact us today to learn more...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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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