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Site Masters is a web studio based in Chisinau, Moldova. We build professional WordPress websites corporate sites, online stores, and landing pages. Every project includes custom design, SEO optimization, and technical support in Romanian, Russian, and English...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TechStride Solutions is a digital agency crafting high-performance web and SaaS products. We combine clean architecture, intuitive UX, and strong visual identity to build solutions that are both scalable and impactful. Our approach focuses on balancing technical excellence with clarity of experience and brand...
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- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Agadir, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BitCodeSolution boosts your business with super-smart software solutions, business marketing, making innovation and growth a breeze. Were not just any software folks, were here to customize services that fit your unique needs...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GridCrafters SEO is a Dallas-based SEO agency focused on driving real leads, not just rankings. We specialize in local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and high-converting websites built for speed and performance. Our approach combines technical SEO, citation building, and conversion-focused design...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-stack performance marketing agency working with startups and small businesses to help them make the most of the digital marketing ecosystem using tried and tested mechanism that propel business outcomes in competitive international markets...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a digital marketing agency based in Vancouver, BC. We help SmB service based business with PPC Advertising, SEO & Website Design, Social Media Management & Brand Strategy...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
eCeez is a Shopify-focused eCommerce agency helping brands launch, optimize, and scale high-performing online stores. We specialize in custom Shopify development, theme customization, SEO, conversion rate optimization, website speed improvements, and ongoing growth support. By combining strategy, design, and...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marc-Tek is trusted because of three commitments: starting with a single small agent before any long-term spend, keeping humans in control with review steps on anything sensitive, and staying on the hook for maintenance so clients never own code they can't support. If the first agent doesn't save you time...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Apache Junction, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Carson+Doyle is a global, independent collective of creators proudly part of Generation Z. We guide our clients through the evolving Gen Z landscape by combining bold creativity with unrivalled insights into the next generation of consumers. | carsondoyle.com...
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- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are NGC. Iraq’s leading technology solutions provider and a full-service marketing and advertising agency dedicated to helping our clients create a lasting impression in the market. We started in 2009 as a young and raring to go enterprise powered by a talented and skilled team. Along the way, we...
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- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Erbil, Iraq
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Silicon Drive is a high performance marketing and creative team focused on startups and emerging brands across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and worldwide. Our team fills the gaps to scale with strategy, execution, and beyond. For select companies, we come in as Acting CMO...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide full brand management for companies who want the convenience of having all of their creative services under one roof.We make exciting, creative videos - design thoughtful, beautiful logos - create compelling, smart content - develop websites and look after your social media presence...
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- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Centennial, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your trusted digital partner for expert website design, development, and growth-focused marketing solutions...
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- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Content Spotlight is a content marketing and SEO agency focussed on keyword research, content writing, content marketing, link building, SEO and SEM. Content Spotlight helps online business websites gain visibility and prominence by increasing organic traffic...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We combine creativity and strategy to help build brands and experiences...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webegin is a digital solutions company based in the United States and serving the world. We are the beginning of the growth of small business success in the digital age. We turn dreams and ideas into reality...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A boutique design studio that connects business with their target audience through print and digital design services...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The PR Influence is a full-service digital agency that helps brands stand out from their competition. We increase brand awareness with content that elevates their digital presence using out-of-the box ideas and effective digital strategies...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DTF Digital are a multi award winning Yorkshire Digital Marketing Agency, specialising in Magento 2 eCommerce solutions and complementary services including, Smart Email Marketing, PPC, Social Media and Bespoke Applications and Integrations...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Maneuvering the changing landscapes of digital marketing in direct-to-consumer e-commerce while growing a deep understanding of what it means to be on the brand side bridging the gap found with traditional agencies & developers...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide white label digital and creative support and solutions direct to clients and agencies.As a creative digital agency, we do everything from consultancy to all things digital, design, content, event support, email marketing, customer retention portals, and much more!...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The approach to marketing that Junction Creative Solutions adopts is one that is results-driven and platform-agnostic. Our marketing firm is able to help with a variety of different marketing solutions, including but not limited to branding, website construction, content development, digital marketing, and...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Xobee Networks is the #1 Managed Service Provider of innovative, cost-effective, and cutting-edge technology solutions in California. Through our wide range of services, we've helped businesses, non-profits, government entities and other organizations throughout California for over 26 years. Were the tech...
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- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
An Immersive Media Agency specializing in the development of Extended Reality (XR, AR, VR, MR) experiences driving meaningful connections between brands & consumers. Our global team of skilled designers, artists, and developers craft creative narratives & experiences powered by emerging tech...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Situated at the heart of the dynamic technology hub in Central Oregon, Avtec Media Group stands as an interactive agency and design firm specializing in the creation, design and programming of interactive media and web technologies specifically for credit unions nationwide...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Our aim is to leverage over 35 years of graphic design and marketing expertise to assist you in establishing a strong online presence and connecting with your intended audience. Through our creation of digital content, we elevate brand recognition, attract visitors, and foster lead generation for our clients...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Magnolia, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Ethical Agency is a B Corp certified, design, web & video and communications agency for organisations that care about people and planet...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Origin Web Studios helps small and medium sized businesses with website design, SEO and Facebook Ad Campaigns...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $26/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Avalanche creates bespoke marketing campaigns that drive real results...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Not In Paris Now is a creative agency specialized in branding, web design and social media. We create unique visual experiences for ambitious companies...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rennes, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ONE23WEST
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.ONE23WEST is an independent Canadian brand transformation agency specializing in strategy, branding, advertising, digital design, and integrated marketing. The agency partners with organizations to create impactful brand experiences that drive measurable business growth through bold creativity and strategic...
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- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Established in 2003, we have been successfully providing web design, SEO and digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses. Many of our clients have been with us for 10 years or more and we've watched their businesses flourish online...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Edition is a design-led technology studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. We help start ups, scale ups and growing technology companies create stronger software, brands, and marketing websites...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Media Arts Lab (MAL) is a bespoke global creative agency created exclusively to serve Apple, operating as Apple's dedicated advertising and marketing partner worldwide. The agency maintains eight hubs across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering integrated services that include advertising...
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- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Movement Maker installs Demand Infrastructure for professional service firms across the US. Predictable inbound pipeline, AI citations across ChatGPT, Google AI, Gemini, and Perplexity, and ongoing intelligence on where buyers are finding you...
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- AEO
- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Independent, founder-led marketing agency for UK founders, startups, small and medium businesses and in-house marketing teams. Every project has a fixed price, published before you get in touch, so you know the cost before the first call. We cover SEO, AI search visibility, paid ads, websites, content and...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Epsom, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Valynx LLC is an elite, US-registered remote software studio delivering high-performance Next.js, React, TypeScript, Python, and advanced AI agent integrations. We build custom SaaS platforms, intelligent automation flows, and cinematic, high-end UI/UX website rebuilds—like our recent scroll-driven Next.js...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are business strategists and technology experts. We future your enterprise by connecting every part and process of your organization for maximum efficiency and optimal performance. Enginess’ goal is to help our clients realize the potential of digital technology. We shape their strategies for digital...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marla Communications are a team of brand and digital specialist with a unique blend of skills in web design, graphic design, digital marketing and effective marketing strategies. We have helped hundreds of businesses reach their full potential by helping them communicate their unique selling point...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Waterford, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Here at MNA Digital, we are a cutting-edge digital marketing agency based in Wolverhampton. Our team of dedicated digital experts help you grow your business that give a long-lasting impression...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
North Street is a creative services, branding, and design agency. Our mission is to engineer the thoughtful transformation and success of great organizations...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vesa Solutions is a high performance digital agency dedicated towards building application that creates world class user experience across web, eCommerce and mobile...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A software house with strategic branding is what makes Wurfel IT as one of the leading Branding Agencies. Since 2016 we have helped top brands in the country to stand out themselves as being different and guided them to establish their own identity...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are best mobile app development company in the world who develops tons of application to help enterprenuer to grow as business...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vedhas Technology Solutions enables enterprises to compete better in the market place using IT as a strategic tool. Incidentally we also optimize operations, create strategic, operational and transformational solutions, and increase shareholder value...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Bothell, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DigitalsetGo is a result oriented digital marketing agency, offering digital solutions in Middle east and across the globe. Contact us today and get a quote...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Elixir Creative, we're your one-stop destination for elevating your brand's visual identity and digital presence. Let's craft a compelling story for your success...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Brookfield, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Utah SEO Experts have been providing exceptional results to hundreds of Utah businesses since 2009...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Midvale, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tiller is the perfect partner for tech companies seeking to exponentially improve their results. It's time to leverage strategic guidance, boundless creativity and flawless execution. Trust Tiller to take your brand, website and product experience further than ever before!...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- CRO
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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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