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We're a team of dedicated multidisciplinary professionals with knowledge and ambition to execute & deliver the highest quality websites. The bigger the challenge, the better. We push the boundaries...
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- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Contact Alex Sanmartino for impactful design solutions and enhance your brand's presence with impactful logo designs, business cards and letterheads, and responsive web designs...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Saluzzo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
With over 15+ years of experience, creative agency Dynamic Local has built a trusted reputation allowing you to rest assured you are in good hands. Elevate Your Brand with Dynamic Local - Compelling Designs that Captivate and Convert. Our Vancouver design agency specializes in; Branding, Design, Digital...
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- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Venturing into paid advertising? Custom Design Partners evaluates your business dynamics, curating bespoke ad campaigns tailored to platforms from Facebook to Google, and emphasizing our expertise in Yahoo PPC...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At FortMindz we strive to offer you a broad experience with industry leading development practices and innovation. No job is too small, we are capable of creating a customised solution for your every need. From something as simple as an appealing company website with a spotless design and solid, dependable...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Weve created a fleet of digital growth services to help your real estate brand flourish. Were obsessed with real estate, relentlessly focused on results, and dedicated to your long-term success...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Coolum Beach, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Established in 2010, The Last Hope brings over 14 years of international expertise in transforming businesses with exceptional website designing, digital marketing & graphic designing services. Our dedicated team has successfully served thousands of satisfied clients worldwide, delivering tailored solutions...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are Expert in Websites & Ecommerce help growth-focused businesses launch fast, convert better, and run smarter combining modern design platforms with AI-driven functionality so your site works for you 24/7...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Moga, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Banah Digital is a Singaporean-run, Thailand-based web design and care agency, but we are much more than that. While we are fully-committed to providing quality web solutions, what really keeps us going is our passion to empower youths through web design...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Out of Bounds Communications is the ultimate eCommerce partner for your business. Our certified professionals excel in GoogleAds and BingAds, optimizing your digital ad campaigns across various formats. Beyond paid advertising, we offer comprehensive services including SEO, content marketing, web analytics...
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- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Wrasard, we craft best-in-class, premium designs that go beyond expectations. Our expert team delivers exceptional design and development services, ensuring your brand stands out with unparalleled quality and value...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
I am Gonzalo Ovejero, the visionary behind almostDesign. As a creative director, art director, graphic designer, photographer, motion graphic artist, and light design specialist, I bring a multifaceted approach to every project I undertake...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're Run Graphic! For four years, we've been creating memorable designs and delivering enduring design resources. Our work combines visual brilliance with strategic impact...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Strategic digital marketing studio helping brands grow through modern advertising, creative direction, branding, and digital positioning. Angarum Media works with businesses across North America to build stronger online presence, improve visibility, and create marketing systems designed for long-term growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
IHC Technology is a Florida-based digital agency specializing in web design, SEO, AI search optimization, video production, drone services, and social media management for local businesses...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Inverness, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Alisons Technology is an AI-powered software and IT services company helping businesses turn ideas into digital solutions. With 20+ years of experience and clients in 50+ countries, we build scalable web, mobile, and AI applications that drive innovation, automation, and efficiency...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Nahwa, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
BrandRocket Web Design Agency offers month to month pricing options for web design and development services for businesses with no long term contracts or big sign up fees...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AlpineRoot Technologies is an engineering-first full-stack IT agency based in Nepal, delivering high-performance digital solutions globally. We specialize in custom web development, bespoke e-commerce platforms, fast mobile apps, and data-driven SEO. Rejecting generic templates, our team builds secure...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Kenyan based web design, development and marketing agency that fully integrates design, web technology and marketing to produce high-performance websites and digital touch-points for businesses...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2001, Piranha has grown in both size and reputation and is now fully established as one of the most creative and strategic marketing led digital agencies in Lancashire...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ArhamSoft (Pvt) Ltd. is one of the fastest-growing IT enterprises located in the heart of southeast Asia (Pakistan). We are an ISO certified enterprise, multiple award winner for the best web & mobile app development organization. We can help you with your upcoming digital initiatives and ways ArhamSoft can...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
A creative design agency with a personal touch. We supply branding, print design and websites to companies of all sizes, with services tailored to suit your specific needs...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TBC Manila Design House is an independent creative studio founded by Mao and Camille del Rosario. Reach out to them for all your branding, production, design, and strategy needs...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Felipe, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Toronto-based studio with a focus on meaningful work. Everything we aim to do will be about you, your goals , your vision, and bringing them to life in ways that matter...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Good At Marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and Google Business Profile optimization. We help businesses grow by improving visibility, generating leads, and increasing conversions through data-driven strategies. Our expertise spans competitive industries...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boynton Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WorldWin Coder is specialized in open source development and services. Today, leading websites are using open source development for their business and are successful...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Nashik, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Domaindotin is the leading Digital marketing agency in Calicut, Kerala offering comprehensive strategies including SEO, SEM and SMM marketing to drive traffic and generate leads...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kozhikode, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
As one of the fastest-rising digital marketing agencies in the U.S.,V Digital Services operates in more than 300 American cities, where weoffer premier white-label solutions for a growing number of affiliated mediaentities and agencies...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
EvenDigit is a reliable DM and Development Agency specializing in WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify. We create customized websites and e-commerce stores, offer theme customization, store development, and 3rd party tool integration. We also provide maintenance, security, and optimization services...
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- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
From SEO or Search ads on Google to Instream Ads on YouTube to Instagram Stories, Facebook ads and beyond, TMD Marketing & Advertising is a Layton digital marketing company that leverages every platform to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Layton, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Magla is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on creative solutions, design services and campaigns...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Based in Boston, MA but with clientele spanning North America and beyond, Marketing Magnet is a small but mighty team of ex-agency talent dedicated to helping purpose-driven enterprises build their brand, attract attention for their mission and expand their impact in the world. We come together as change...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
After starting multiple small businesses over the last 11 years, the owner of the company decided to take the experience and knowledge to help other businesses grow their online presence. We quickly build beautiful websites, manage your social media and provide LinkedIn lead generation for you...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Davie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hello! I'm Pam Brown, an intuitive and creative design thinker and doer – building lifestyle brands and setting them up for success with a strong brand identity foundation. Using my proven creative process, I help elevate brands beyond their own expectations. I'm seasoned with many years of experience in ad...
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- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are HJI, an experienced digital design, and development studio located in Texas. We build and transform business through strategy, development, and execution. We are trusted by professionals like you. We love learning about what you do and immersing ourselves to fully understand your business. Our deep...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Artelle Creative, a design and development firm with our headquarters in Florida's beautiful sunshine state. We are a small company consisting of only the two of us, and we focus on marketing design, branding, and website design. Please get in touch if you are considering doing a project! We are a...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Develop a partnership that helps your business a sold website foundation with Website Copywriting & Design crafted for small businesses...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Midlothian, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
From web design and development to digital marketing across many platforms, we design and build custom websites and marketing solutions that are tailored to your needs. We also offer graphic design services...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a UX/UI consultancy, our expertise lies in leveraging prototyping and testing techniques to drive tangible results. Our focus is on designing products that not only solve problems but also delight users and exceed expectations...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Scrumfish, our commitment to excellence is unwavering. We steadfastly uphold the highest standards of quality and consistently deliver tangible results that significantly enhance our clients' bottom-line performance. With our enterprise architecture software, we catalyze transformation within...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Nampa, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Akram Hossain is a leading SEO services provider dedicated to helping businesses worldwide achieve their digital marketing goals. With a focus on delivering customized, result-driven search engine optimization (SEO) strategies, we empower businesses of all sizes to enhance their online presence, increase...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Kishoreganj, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We offer HubSpot implementation services with on-going management and support. We provide free consulting, HubSpot audits, and a variety of inbound marketing services to help you reach your business goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Strongsville, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are your trusted local SEO experts, providing a comprehensive suite of services designed to elevate your online presence to new heights. With a client-focused approach and a team of experienced professionals, we deliver tailored solutions that go beyond meeting your expectations, helping your business...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Key Lime Web Design is dedicated towards helping small business owners grow their business through conversion-focused websites and local SEO services. Our services can help grow your business, no matter what stage you're at!...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Highlands Ranch, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Affordable website design, development, and SEO services for local Charlotte businesses. Over 200 custom WordPress websites built and more than 10 years of design experience...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- China Grove, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Most B2B companies struggle with slow sales cycles, manual marketing, and high acquisition costs. Demandloft was built to change that. We help businesses scale smarter, not harder, using AI-driven automation, predictive insights, and personalization so they close more deals without adding more headcount...
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- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Lutz, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TouriByte is a strategic marketing and multimedia agency focused on helping ambitious brands gain the exposure they deserve. Blending intelligent strategy with bold creative, we position businesses for visibility, credibility and long-term growth across digital and traditional platforms...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
The Bract Agency is a strategic branding studio for tech founders, from seed to Series B. We build brands for the inflection points that define a startup: fundraising, launch, and repositioning...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cosmic Media e.U. is a creative solution provider focused on design, visual communication, and modern digital media production. Driven by a passion for creativity and strategic communication, the company combines design expertise with modern technologies to help clients strengthen their brand presence and...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Villach, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Design and digital strategy studio from Iasi, Romania: UI/UX, design systems, web and mobile development, branding and SEO for EU, US and UAE clients...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/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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