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Prime Web Coders is a digital solutions agency specializing in web design, development, digital marketing, and business growth services. The company helps businesses build strong online presences through custom websites, e-commerce platforms, mobile applications, and performance-driven marketing strategies...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Granados AI is a Guatemala City agency that builds professional websites from scratch and implements AI automation systems for businesses across Central America. We deliver websites in 7-10 days with no setup fee, and our AI services include WhatsApp chatbots, voice agents, Make.com automations, and CRM...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Snow Marketing Collective is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping service-based businesses generate more leads through SEO, paid ads, and high-converting websites. We focus on practical growth strategies that drive real revenue, not vanity metrics. From local SEO to Google and Meta ads, we build...
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- Web Design
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GetQuickSites is a Melbourne software and web development studio building custom software, web apps, iOS and Android apps, SaaS platforms and websites for Australian businesses, structured to be found by Google and cited by AI assistants. We also provide technical SEO and AI search optimisation...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ECOMPLIX is a conversion-focused Shopify design agency helping entrepreneurs and ecommerce brands launch, grow, and scale successful online businesses. We specialize in prebuilt Shopify stores, custom Shopify design, Shopify development, landing page creation, store redesign, migration, and conversion...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Contractor Demand helps home service and construction companies generate more service calls through high-converting websites and targeted SEO.We specialize in working with contractors from HVAC and plumbers to builders and exterior finishing companies helping them improve their online presence, rank in...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webgaudi is an Austria-based web design agency that creates high-performance websites for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals. The agency combines custom web design, SEO, AI search optimization, and ongoing website maintenance to help clients attract more customers and strengthen...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tell your story clearly, grow your audience, and secure loyal support...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Innovative Agency Canada helps businesses grow online through custom web design, website development, SEO, branding, and digital marketing solutions...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Professional Arlington web designer company offering custom web design, mobile website design, website development, and maintenance services in Arlington, TX. [ arlingtonwebdesigner.com ]...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Maple Helix builds conversion-focused websites and connected marketing systems that help clinics, real estate companies and service businesses attract better leads, improve conversion and grow with clarity...
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- Web Design
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- Cambridge, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Local Spring is a Toronto web design and local SEO studio serving local businesses, contractors, clinics, churches and nonprofits across Ontario. We create fast, mobile-first websites, landing pages, local search strategies and Google Business Profile support, with one specialist handling each project from...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Eddy rank is an SEO & AEO specialist for general contractors. I help contractors get found on Google, be cited by AI, and turn organic visitors into qualified leads...
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- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strykora is a web design and SEO shop in Thibodaux, Louisiana, run by one operator who builds every site himself. We custom-code fast websites for service businesses (roofers, pool builders, auto shops, etc) and then get them found through local SEO, Google Business Profile work, Google Ads, and AI search...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- AEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Thibodaux, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
All Day Motion builds CRM, missed-call follow-up, booking, and workflow automation for businesses where unanswered leads cost real money. Based in San Luis Obispo / 805; serves nationally...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Avila Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Netboost is a web design, eCommerce and SEO agency based in Galway, working with businesses across Ireland. We build custom WordPress websites and online stores on Shopify, WooCommerce and Wix, paired with SEO strategies built for long-term, sustainable rankings rather than short-term spikes. Pricing starts...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Galway, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution by building scalable, adaptable software designed around your operations, reducing wasted time, avoiding costly rebuilds, and supporting long-term growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hostious.io helps Danish businesses build, migrate and run WordPress and WooCommerce sites. Services combine website and webshop development with managed hosting, professional email, VPS/cloud infrastructure and direct Danish support...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Nibe, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
From a first business website to an e-commerce store or custom application, Webdesign29 helps companies in Brest, Finistère and Brittany turn practical needs into useful digital tools. Founded by Benjamin Favre in 2007, the agency combines design and development with SEO, maintenance and hosting. Clients...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Brest, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Studio Slate helps Australian businesses connect their marketing with the systems behind it. From our Sydney base, we design websites and ecommerce stores, manage Google Ads and SEO, and build custom portals and ordering tools. Our work includes Next.js, Sanity CMS and Shopify, with clients retaining...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Homebush West, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vessel Archive is a Sacramento marketing agency for local service businesses. We combine video production, website design, paid advertising on Meta, and local SEO to help businesses turn attention into inquiries. For Elysian Tattoo Gallery, our work brought in 109 new client inquiries in 30 days. Fo...
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- Web Design
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webosentez is a studio in Ankara that designs websites around the brand behind them. We study who you are and who your customers are first, then build a fast, search ready site you can update yourself...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Ankara, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web R Solution designs and builds websites, online stores and B2B platforms, plus SEO, digital marketing and AI solutions. Since 2012, a team of 7 has delivered 500+ websites and 50+ online stores. Offices in Plovdiv and Sofia...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sayles Industries is a results driven digital marketing agency specializing in Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, WordPress web design, lead generation, and AI powered marketing solutions. We help contractors, home service companies, law firms, and local businesses increase visibility,...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At GYBO Marketing, we believe businesses deserve an honest, transparent, and skilled partner because your success and trust are what drive us. We bring clarity to your strategy, align every marketing effort with your goals, and focus on what truly moves the needle so you can grow with confidence...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Redding, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Overly Social is a Marketing Agency in Los Angeles and Ventura County. Rated a Top Marketing & Media Company in Westlake Village. We strive in building the most engaging and profitable digital marketing strategies for your brand...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Providing hands-on creative design and marketing management for businesses large or lean. We help your business to grow through thoughtful strategy, digital impact and creative direction...
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- Branding
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Subiaco, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WelchCreative is a one-stop shop for award-winning marketing, design, and copywriting services for print and online projects with support from concept to launch and beyond...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Joshua Belland SEO is a boutique SEO agency based in Houston, TX. Offering affordable SEO and Digital Marketing Services, Joshua Belland SEO provides consistent, effective results for businesses of all industries...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Deyo Digital is a remote based SEO agency that specializes in Search Engine Optimization and website development.Our office is in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada. You can contact us for your projects...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Turning companies into brands, and products into emotions. Combining strategy, design, technology, and art by creating a unique user experience...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trellis Marketing is a boutique web design and SEO agency helping small businesses, nonprofits, and startups look and perform better online...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At CHU Digital we specialise in building Shopify for eCommerce brands...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- CRO
- Location
- Bolton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help design products that are not just easy to use but also consistently well resonate with users and customers, as well as well-performing on the market...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- PPC
- Web Design
- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Internet marketing, SEO, graphic design, web development, lead generation, PPC campaigns, photography, video, sound design, DJ services, modeling and much more at its best. We are affordable and even better is the fact that you get a specialist on the phone whenever you want. We customize your needs and get...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Want to give your brand a fighting chance?With over 6 years of experience, my process is designed to bring your brand to life, starting with building a strong internal brand and strategy, to developing a strategic visual identity that truly captures the essence of your business...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Damanhour, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a top-tier software development agency committed to creating outstanding web and mobile solutions designed specifically for medium to large-scale businesses. Driven by a passion for transforming ideas into impactful digital solutions, we blend innovative technologies with creative expertise to deliver...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a branding studio that stands for simplicity and clarity in the creation of unique brands. A strong brand identity is not created by chance - it is consciously defined...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Dortmund, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
My name is Lisa, and I've been the creative force behind Knapper Design since 2019. From an early age, I was drawn to creating and appreciating beautiful things. While I struggled with subjects like chemistry, excelling instead in visual arts was always my strength...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Lochem, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We craft stunning brand identities and modern websites for businesses especially in fitness, wellness, and lifestyle industries. Through our signature Studio Sprint, we deliver a high-end brand and custom website in days, not months without the high-end price tag...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Venice, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Adds2Marketing helps ambitious brands secure visibility in the new AI-driven search era. With our LLM Intelligence Monitor, we track how often your brand is mentioned in ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity and more, benchmark you against competitors, and deliver clear actions to improve...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Custom software and AI for small and mid-size businesses, built by the person who scopes it. Fixed price, about six weeks from scope to production, and you own the code outright. Based in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area of North Carolina...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Cornelius, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
California SEO Professionals specializes in offering scalable SEO solutions for startups and SMB in the areas of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Market Research
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Difento serves as your strategic ally in achieving digital solutions and online triumph. If you seek a collaborative partner who comprehends your customers' needs, look no further. We specialize in the world's leading e-commerce platform, offering expertise and support. Since our inception, our dynamic and...
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- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- Aarhus, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
HUB provides branding and identity design, production design, illustration and infographics, package design, experience design, exhibition design, art direction, web design, presentation design, custom objects and items, comprehensive brand strategy, project management, marketing, campaign development...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a branding and digital marketing agency in Manila, Philippines. We help brands create opportunities by first discovering the consumer need...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Euro Digital Technologies LLC proudly represents a Complete IT Infrastructure and Software Solutions Under One Roof, with a state of art Infrastructure and Technical Expertise in the field of Information Technology. Euro Digital has emphasized on performance, high quality as per globe standards...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aelieve Digital Marketing is a one-stop shop for digital marketing solutions. We specialize in creating custom marketing solutions tailored to our clients' exact needs. Start growing your business online today...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BDG Web Design is a Reno web design and development company that offers many different types of services...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At our company, we're all about making your message crystal clear, turning your clients into total heroes, tracking the heck out of your results, using that data to constantly improve, and helping your biz soar to new heights. Basically, we're here to make your life easier and your business better...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Elk River, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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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