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- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Apex Marketing offers comprehensive solutions for business growth. We specialize in web development, social media management, PPC, SEO, content, and email marketing, ensuring your brand stands out and thrives in the digital realm...
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- Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Born in Boston in 1996, RooSites is an award-winning small business web design and management firm with offices in Boston, Foxboro, Massachusetts, and Dunedin, Florida. We build mobile-friendly websites and our world-class management plans offer clients a single monthly fee to handle hosting, content, social...
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- Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sinlios Soluciones Digitales is an innovative web development company based in Spain, specializing in creating dynamic and tailored digital solutions. With a strong focus on user-friendly designs, Sinlios expertly blends creativity with functionality to elevate your online presence. Whether you need a...
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- Becerril de la Sierra, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Lagoon specializes in crafting websites and branding solutions tailored specifically for B2B companies and tech startups. With a focus on understanding the unique needs and goals of each client, we deliver impactful digital experiences that elevate their brand presence and drive success in the competitive...
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- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Víkonnekt is a software and product development firm whose services help startup and scale up companies bring their software-based products and services to market faster through scalable development services, due diligence, and technical team augmentation...
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- Software Testing
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- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Noice Marketing is a full-service marketing and digital branding agency based in Vancouver, Canada. At Noice, we specialize in developing strong brands by combining our expertise across web design, SEO, social media marketing and advertising to help you reach your goals...
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- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We've been helping brands develop and define their voices since 2017. While the times may have changed, our love for creativity and problem-solving hasn't wavered...
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
we provide professional web design and development services,App developnment, graphic design services, and logo design...
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Zoom Into Web, established in Nov 2009, is a leading digital agency serving clients in the USA, Canada, and India. Offering website design, digital marketing, mobile app, and software development services, they excel in crafting tailored digital solutions to empower businesses in the online realm...
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dealers League: Your Strategic Partner in Digital Success. From SEO to social media marketing, our innovative approach and personalized service ensure unparalleled results. Let's transform your online presence together...
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- Location
- San Cristóbal de Segovia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Website Design, Seo Services & Digital Marketing. We pride ourselves on being the premier Sunshine Coast Website designers. We offer a wide range of services including search engine optimization (SEO), web design, digital marketing, and high-quality content creation. Our team of experts is dedicated to...
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- Alexandra Headland, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
Marvels Soft is a premier technology company specializing in app development, metaverse, Web3, blockchain, and game development. We excel in delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the digital world...
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- Location
- Wyoming, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nebulosa Studio Corp specializes in creating immersive websites, standout apps, and memorable brand experiences. Our expertise ensures your digital presence captivates and engages your audience...
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
Andrew Best founded Gliffen Designs in 2006 to address the lack of affordable website development and hosting services in Jackson, Wyoming...
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- Location
- Jackson, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hoom-IT Solutions GmbH is a forward-thinking technology company specializing in innovative IT solutions and digital transformation services. Based in Germany, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including software development, IT consulting, and cloud integration, tailored to meet the unique...
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- Location
- Leverkusen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Virsual is a digital agency specializing in web design, digital transformation and digital marketing for large companies. We offer website development services, e-commerce, apps, CRM software and customized digital marketing strategies. Our young and dynamic team is committed to providing innovative solutions...
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- Pachino, Italy
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Specializing in Visual Design, Multimedia, UX/UI, and Web Development, we focus on providing comprehensive and creative solutions. Additionally, we take care of optimizing SEO positioning, platform optimization, and performing tracking and data analysis...
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- Location
- La Plata, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Airloom Design helps businesses, startups, and nonprofits increase engagement, outshine competitors, and design more inclusive digital experiences...
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Purple Crayola specializes in crafting immersive digital solutions, experiences, and innovative brand identities driven by design thinking principles. Our expertise lies in creating captivating digital experiences that resonate with audiences and elevate brand presence...
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Diverse Website Design is a Melbourne web design agency building custom websites for Australian small businesses, from $995. Rated 4.9/5 across 390+ reviews, we deliver professional, affordable websites that help local businesses get found online and win more enquiries...
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- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We have been with people and businesses for over 10 years!...
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- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Poland Web Designer (Wispaz Technologies) is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to creating innovative applications that address the needs of corporate businesses and individuals...
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- Location
- Šiauliai, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trendway Marketing is a premier digital marketing agency offering top-notch website design, SEO , and social media management services. We help businesses enhance their online presence and drive growth effectively...
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- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are SunerGarcia. We are an innovative digital marketing agency that focuses on building around technology and consumer experience. We build exciting brand experiences for our clients. Our team is a fine assortment of movers and shakers, creatives, designers, planners, tech enthusiast, and all around hard...
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Root Studio is a graphic and web design agency located in Lincoln and Leicester, UK. We collaborate with businesses of all sizes to create a strong brand, innovative marketing campaigns, and a professional presence across both web and print media...
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- Location
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
In 2007, Ned Hoste had an idea to bring together a team of highly experienced and skilled creatives to offer organizations more sustainability, flexibility, and creativity in their branding and communications...
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- York, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
WDD Malaysia is a Petaling Jaya corporate web design, SEO and website maintenance agency helping Malaysian businesses build credible, search-ready and conversion-focused websites...
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- CRO
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- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $128/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
PNN Soft is a trusted technology partner. We provide outsourcing and offshore software development services for business from different industries. We provide full-cycle development services, and we are expertise in custom development of software, mobile, web app, IoT, cloud, and PWA solutions...
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Talentelgia specialise in transforming ideas into innovative products. With a deep understanding of your unique business needs, challenges, problems, aspirations, and market competition, we deliver the best services that ensure tangible results. Our commitment to client success has fueled our incessant growth...
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Discover unparalleled success with the #1 white label digital marketing agency in N. America. Elevate your brand, maximize results, and partner for growth...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are dedicated to building technology partnerships that lay the foundation for your long-term success...
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- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your go-to source for cloud and mobile application services. We provide top-notch solutions and services to help businesses and organizations take advantage of the latest technologies...
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- Antwerp, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an SEO-first Digital Marketing Agency serving Canada and the USA. We help you increase your search visibility and make every click count...
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- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
VELES is a web design and digital marketing agency based in Toronto, Ontario specializing in SMB marketing. Our digital services complement one another to deliver sustainable & predictable growth for small and medium-sized businesses...
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stars Commerce is an leading Shopify & E-commerce agency based in Bangkok, Thailand. We partner with D2C and B2B brands to design, build, and grow high-performing ecommerce experiences combining creative design, strategic development, and data-driven marketing to help brands succeed online...
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- Web Development
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- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Pop Media, we specialise in transforming your online presence with cutting-edge digital marketing strategies tailored for small businesses in Melbourne and beyond. Whether you're seeking SEO services, social media marketing, or online advertising, our expert team is here to help your business thrive...
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- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dawa is a web agency, specializing in the creation and redesign of turnkey websites and mobile applications. We offer UX/UI design, WordPress, and custom development services, delivering elegant, functional, and responsive websites tailored to clients' needs and budgets...
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- Phuket, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
If you want your brand to drive awareness, generate leads and increase sales, well make it happen. We focus on your invincible brand, so you can focus on your invincible business...
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- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We develop custom web applications with complete scalability and customisation abilities for your business and offer superior web design and development for multi-page sites, landing pages and more...
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- Blacktown, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A boutique brand design, web development and email marketing agency supporting entrepreneurs who are ready to enter a new level of success with a visual identity to match. Our intimate team of designers x web developers collaborate closely to create impactful online experiences that are made to be remembered...
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Techsavvy Studios is a Creative and Digital Agency elevating brands through expertly designed websites, strategic digital marketing, and impactful branding...
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Interstellar Design Studio specializes in branding and visual design, offering custom solutions that elevate brands through creative, modern, and impactful design...
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer expert local SEO, digital marketing, web design, webhosting, and consulting services from the Philippines, helping agencies and organizations to rank and boost your company's online search visibility and business growth with tailored solutions...
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- Location
- Marikina, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cutting-edge Web Design and Digital Marketing solutions designed to drive growth and elevate brand perception...
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Summr Solutions is a Durham, NC-based web design and development firm specializing in creating visually appealing, SEO-optimized websites. We also offer comprehensive digital marketing services to help your business grow online...
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- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Our service are in a unique combination of user-friendly design, We take care of every aspect of web, mobile app & software applications. Whether you're looking for custom web development, digital marketing solutions, or SEO strategies, our team is here to help you grow your business...
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- Location
- Denton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our founder and general manager Glenn Madden will answer the phone. As an American by birth, his verbal communication with Indonesian is limited. That is why if you want to chat, we use AI translation services for perfect communication. If you prefer to talk on the phone, Teti, our Project Manager will answer...
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- Location
- Bandung, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a digital marketing agency focused on generating real and impactful results for our clients. We combine innovative strategies and best market practices to boost sales, strengthen brands and consolidate businesses. Our commitment is to deliver excellent work, always aligned with the latest trends, to...
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Superba Media is a boutique web agency with offices in Locarno, Switzerland, and Genoa, Italy. Founded in 2016, we blend Swiss precision with Italian creativity to deliver exceptional web design and digital marketing services. Our core offerings include visually compelling, user-friendly website creation...
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- Location
- Locarno, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/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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