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AUS Web Agency specializes in graphic design, logo creation, and website development, ensuring adherence to all web standards. With over 11 years of experience in the graphic and web platforms, our team of creative professionals delivers exceptional solutions tailored to your specific needs...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
At Digital Hill, we take care of your digital needs so you can grow your business. We have a professional team who is committed to guiding you on every step of your digital journey...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Goshen, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Emotive Brand is a San Francisco Bay Area brand strategy and design firm that helps companies transform their business by making brands matter more to people...
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- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
We are serious about growing our client's business! Our eCommerce Marketing Agency is intent on getting 10 times more conversions for your business. Call us today...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Rook Digital is dedicated to providing worldclass digital marketing services to all businesses. We educate our clients to help them avoid the charlatans and snakeoil salesmen who plague our industry...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Melbourne performance marketing agency for established businesses. Google Ads, Meta Ads , LinkedIn Ads and AI SEO built on our Trust-Led Growth Engine...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Niddrie, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Providing Digital Marketing Services in Karachi which are Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Website Designing & Transcription...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Muir Design stands as a Graphic Design firm that crafts comprehensive brands designed to resonate and forge emotional connections with individuals. My design methodology seamlessly merges strategy with a deep commitment to craftsmanship. My expertise lies in developing logos, brochures, and websites catering...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Midriff Info Solution Pvt. Ltd. is a Web Design & Development company based in Mohali, India. We are located in Chandigarh, India, and delivering digital services at the global level. We established our services in 2011. We have achieved trust and long-term relations with our clients by making their business...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Pech Empire, we specialize in transforming your business's identity with our top-tier branding services. From logo designs and brand identity to web development, our expert team delivers tailored solutions that make your brand stand out. Whether you're a startup or an established company, our streamlined...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Style Driven is a full-stack production team for agencies across the US: design, photography, video, and web and systems, made under the agency's name, with one creative director over all four...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
TRUTUTU is a Toronto-based custom software development company helping startups, businesses and organizations turn ideas into reliable digital products. Our in-house team handles the full development cycle, from strategy and UX/UI to web and mobile development, AI solutions, cloud infrastructure and launch...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
COLLINS is a transformation consultancy with locations in San Francisco and New York City. Our work has been acclaimed by all major creative award shows and has been highlighted in publications such as Fast Company, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, Vice, and featured on ABC...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Boutique design and development agency crafting high-end websites and digital experiences that blend performance, beauty, and business results. From startups to enterprises, we turn complex ideas into simple, engaging products...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Fortitude Development is a New Jersey based software development firm specializing in web & mobile app creation. We take pride in understanding our clients at a personal level to deliver then a product that reflects hard work and expertise. Consider us a part of your team!...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Creative Tugs is a web design and software development agency specializing in custom websites, web applications, mobile apps, and API integrations. With a sales office in Manchester, Connecticut, and a technical back office in Karachi, Pakistan, the agency combines US-based client support with an...
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- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Manchester, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Webizyte Web Services begins with a comprehensive assessment of your business operations and objectives. We delve deeply into aspects such as content structure, language utilization, strategic placement, loading speed, responsiveness, and a multitude of other critical factors to ensure that your new website...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Centreville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
e-MPS is a team of eCommerce management experts who can help you take your online business to the next level. Whether you are a small, medium, or large business, we can help you seamlessly expand your product exposure in multiple selling channels such as Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Etsy, Shopify, Magento, and many...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Wembley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cosmos Dimensions is a full-service marketing agency dedicated to elevating brands to new heights. They aim to highlight businesses by creating innovative and impactful marketing solutions that connect, inspire, and drive results...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a local agency specializing in creating unique & responsive websites that work for you, and show up where your customers are looking for services like yours! We take pride in great customer services, and even better work & pricing!...
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- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Regina, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Steeze Marketing LLC is a brand strategy and business systems firm helping businesses build a clear direction, communicate their value, and create the infrastructure to grow.After working with more than 300 customers over the years, we studied the projects, challenges, and case studies that shaped...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We empower companies with visual communication that inspires, connects and leaves a mark, making their brand identity clear, authentic and unforgettable...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DeltaDots provides AI app development, custom software, mobile/web, blockchain, game development, and UI/UX design. Deltadots delivers expert IT services that let you focus on what matters most...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're a single team covering the full digital stack from brand and interface design to web, app and platform development, e-commerce, marketing and AI automation. One partner, end to end, with no gaps to manage between freelancers and agencies...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $59/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
SEO, paid media, content, web, social and more - all under one roof. Whether you need a single service or a fully outsourced marketing department, we build and run marketing that generates leads and revenue...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Digital SEO Pros is a digital marketing in Macon, GA company providing the best marketing solutions for your online business...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Macon, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are experts in the branding and e-commerce field, with a holistic focus on fashion, lifestyle, and wellness.Our Focus is to create ATTRACTIVE & EFFECTIVE Digital experiences...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ascendum is an award-winning global technology firm dedicated to delivering pioneering ideas and solutions that enrich our clients' customers experiences and business operations. Our clients come to us for new ideas and boundary-pushing solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Yehuda Bruck
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Studio BROOK is a digital branding agency founded in Israel.So how do you go about branding your project digitally?...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Tamra, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We value relationships built on trust and transparency. Some of our clients have been with us since the beginning, and were just as invested in their success as they are. Together, we create work that not only stands out but makes a difference...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Social Coded is a digital marketing agency (website launching soon) that focuses on delivering innovative, results-driven strategies to help businesses grow affordably. Founded by a team of experienced professionals, the agency specializes in services such as SEO, social media management, content writing, PPC...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Antesy is a technology studio helping companies design and scale web, automation and AI-driven products.We work with teams that need robust, maintainable solutions for real-world use cases: internal tools, business applications, automation workflows and AI-assisted systems.Our approach is pragma...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Namur, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
VIDEO & PHOTO PRODUCTION COMPANY IN ITALYMM is a team of dynamic and creative professionals with the international training and hands-on experience to manage complex projects.MM is an international leader in the advertising industry. MM is a highly experienced team with a 360-degree customer view capable of...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We focused on branding design, web design and development...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Idenyo Studio offers a full stack of marketing and sales techniques to help develop your company depending on the requirements it has. There is no universal standard or pricing that applies to everyone. We transport you from wherever you are to the location that is most appropriate for you. We will stand by...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FunkProductions (FunkPd) is an independent WordPress development business founded by Nolan Phelps in 2017. Websites, WooCommerce, custom plugins, integrations and repairs. Winnipeg business/mailing location; Nolan works remotely from Vietnam...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
2yolk is an award-winning brand consulting and design agency based in Athens, Greece. Since 2003, weve been dedicated to building visionary, innovative, and meaningful brands that inspire. From emerging ventures to established names, we work closely with our clients to uncover their essence, define...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your business depends on your IT systems. Were confident that we are the only network services, computer support, or IT consulting business in Alabama that provides these benefits to your business...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
EC4YOU is a results-driven digital marketing company serving clients in Chennai and throughout Tamil Nadu. Our dedicated professionals offer round-the-clock strategy planning support, covering a range of services including SEO, SMM, email marketing, web design, content marketing, SMO, and PPC. We take pride...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
eBrand Promotion is a website design/digital marketing agency in Nigeria which provides innovative web solutions in Nigeria for businesses and organizations. Over the past 12 years, eBrand Promotion has completed over 600+ website design projects and has grown from a sole proprietorship, the model for web...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Stega Creative specializes in Webflow development, delivering enterprise-level websites with visually rich, scalable design systems. We combine backend automation to streamline workflows and high-impact SEO strategies, both on-page and off-page, to drive visibility and conversions. From custom-built CMS...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mihai Bravu, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Miele is the freelance studio of Matteo Miele product designer, brand strategist, and UX/UI consultant working internationally...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Naples, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Albena Design creates visual content to communicate messages and solve problems, it offers a range of services, including branding, logo design, advertising, book design, prepress, and website design with the goal to help businesses establish a strong visual identity and effectively reach their target...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Heraldess is a bespoke branding and design house dedicated to building enduring brands through a strategic approach to creative exploration. Our mission is to craft stories that are told boldly, beautifully, and with purpose...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Summerville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WISEBUSINESS IT LTD is a results-driven digital growth agency helping ambitious businesses scale through SEO, Ads, Email Marketing, and Conversion Optimization. We blend data, creativity, and automation to turn clicks into clients...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Momentum Marketing is a Fort Worth-based digital marketing agency that helps businesses generate more customers through systems that track back to real revenue. We build the full pipeline from ad click to booked customer. Founded by Tristin Duncan and Branden Berwald...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Riviera Tech Solutions can bring up any application or codebase for any need or project, can easily integrate with your work and begin producing results. Can build websites, business websites, booking websites, portfolios, large applications, complicated projects, codebases, ideas...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Poličnik, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
aishaliTech is a global digital solutions agency delivering exceptional Website Development, Mobile App Development, and UI/UX Design services. With a team of 50+ skilled professionals, we craft scalable, high-performance, and user-focused digital products tailored to each clients unique needs...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ashok Nagar, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DVS is a full-service Marketing & Advertising Agency, with a strong focus on Strategic Design + Innovation and a specialization in small & medium size businesses...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Perfect Storm is a Bristol based creative marketing agency specialising in healthcare with over 25 years of experience. They are transparent in their work and prefer a collaborative approach with clients in order to drive results...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $112/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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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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