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We are a cross-functional team with expertise in web development, wordpress websites, social media and branding. Since 2006, we've been creating communication, design, and marketing solutions with creativity and strategic planning...
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- Caxias do Sul, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aim & Focus Business Solutions is your one stop shop for all logo, graphic design and web design needs. Not only are we affordable, but our quality is unmatched. Try us out and you will love working with us. We listen to our clients so they don't have to stress about doing business...
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- Graphic Design
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- Business Consulting
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- Peterborough, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Specialised design services tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. Improve your online presence with visually engaging designs that resonate with your target audience. Whether you need a new website or a bespoke graphic identity, I'm here to help you stand out in a competitive marketplace...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
18th Canvas is a subscription-based design service that offers businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs unlimited access to high-quality creative work for a fixed monthly fee. This model eliminates the need for in-house designers or freelance platforms, making professional design more accessible and...
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- Graphic Design
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- Wyoming, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vibe SEO Co. is a modern SEO and digital marketing agency focused on helping local and creative businesses grow through AI search optimization, local SEO, technical SEO, content strategy, and organic visibility...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creative web, logo & graphic design in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Providing professional, affordable design and marketing support for start-ups and growing businesses online, in print, and everywhere in between. Lets build a brand that gets you noticed...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Eastbourne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're Codechemy a creative WordPress web design agency turning complex ideas into blazing-fast, custom websites. From Elementor builds to advanced page speed optimization, we craft pixel-perfect, scalable solutions that actually convert...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're a team of seasoned SEO pros who've been around the block. We know what it takes to help businesses across industries climb those Search Engine Rankings and turn site visits into actual customers. The SEO Workhorse is where rankings rise and traffic flows...
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- SEO
- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help brands stand out with creative strategies rooted in real data. From performance-focused ad campaigns to eye-catching design and smart digital planning, we craft solutions that move the needle. Our fully remote team, based in El Salvador, partners with businesses worldwide delivering high-impact...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Salvador, El Salvador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The name BlackRevo comes from the words Black and Revolution showing how we bring digital change by finding clarity in the chaos. Black represents the unknown, disorder, and hidden opportunities. And that's exactly where we come in to shine light, give direction, and build smart digital solutions. Without...
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Clear Copper is a Perth-based marketing agency providing clear, effective, and affordable marketing solutions for small businesses and non-profits in Western Australia...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A leading affordable WordPress website design agency based in the UK. We have over 13 years experience working with businesses of all sizes, from small start ups to global aerospace and nautical companies. We offer WordPress website design at often £1000's less than the competition...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Fareham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2013 as a graphic and advertising design studio, Monte Vision has evolved into a digital product agency specializing in web, mobile, and SaaS solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Tree is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, and digital strategy, turning data into decisions and decisions into growth. We transform your vision into digital reality. From increasing your online visibility to converting visitors into loyal customers, we're here to optimize...
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- Digital Marketing
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- SEO
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- Location
- Gijón, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elyptic Rise is a contractor-focused SEO and web design agency helping local businesses generate more calls, more leads, and long-term growth. We specialize in Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and high-conversion WordPress websites built to dominate Google Maps and search results. Our...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Indian Valley, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Vanguard Media is a digital marketing agency and a partner for small and mid-size businesses. We turn search visibility into booked jobs with strategy-first, conversion-focused execution across SEO, web design, and PPC marketing...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New Westminster, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Midtown Tech empowers NYC businesses with digital web solutions for more recurring customers. Businesses include but are not limited to eCommerce, retail, fitness, service based businesses and more...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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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
WP Design SEO is a professional WordPress design and SEO agency helping businesses worldwide build powerful websites that rank higher on Google. From custom WordPress web design and WooCommerce solutions to SEO strategy and content optimization, we deliver measurable results. Our goal is to combine stunning...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Khulna, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Ranch House Designs is a Texas-based branding and WordPress/Shopify web design agency that helps small businesses, farms, ranchers, rural health organizations, and nonprofits build bold and timeless brands. The agency delivers branding, websites, marketing, graphic design, and social media/email marketing...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Wharton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Clear Cut Digital LLC helps small businesses get the time, attention, and quality they deserve at an affordable cost. I was tired of seeing large agencies take advantage of small businesses, so I set out to provide a better option. Custom-coded development (bloat-free, so best in class load speeds), no...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Top Local SEO Services LLC is a leading SEO & Web Design agency in Los Angeles. We help small & local businesses rank higher on Google, get more customers and grow revenue. We specialize in home service businesses and provide Local SEO, GBP Optimization, Technical SEO, Link Building, & Web Design...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Code 9 Web Studios is a leading website design and development company and a top-tier IT solutions provider based in Dover, USA...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our mission is simple: help roofing companies grow through strategic, transparent, and results-driven SEO. We believe roofers deserve more than generic digital marketing-they need tailored strategies that actually bring in leads and grow revenue. We specialize in crafting laser-focused Roofing SEO campaigns...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Adapt Agency, USA is a full-service digital experience agency that crafts fast, flexible platforms to empower teams and accelerate growth. As a Contentful Gold Partner, we help brands launch headless CMS solutions, manage complex migrations, optimize content operations, and deliver sustainable digital...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Branded Genius is an AI-driven marketing and automation agency helping businesses scale with smart funnels, AI content, CRM automation, and performance-focused growth systems...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Pforzheim, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Houston based digital marketing service. From law to medical and home services, we deliver industry specific SEO thats built to perform. At Houston SEO, were an SEO company that guarantees results, not rankings. Each SEO professional in our company focuses on strategic implementation to help you achieve your...
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- Web Design
- PPC
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Remantico is a multidisciplinary creative agency based in Chihuahua, Mexico, with over 16 years of experience. We specialize in transforming brands by fusing high-level graphic design with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
In the software development world, a 10x developer is someone who is ten times more productive than their peers. They are known for their exceptional skills, efficiency, and ability to deliver high-quality code quickly. 10xDev is built on these principles that define a 10x developer...
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- Software Development
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- Gardena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help you get the most out of your websites. Acting as your technical accelerator, we audit, adapt, and engineer high-performance websites, custom software, and SEO solutions. Our approach helps your business grow while maintaining long-term resilience...
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- Mildenhall, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build custom digital assets that work as hard as you do. By rejecting the "Framework Tax," we eliminate the 80% of unnecessary code that slows down your business and invites security exploits. Every Forge interface we build is optimized for speed, security, and technical SEO hygiene from day one...
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- Web Design
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- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your website should bring in customers, not just exist. Nurani builds custom websites, webshops, and software around how your business actually works. Not from a template. We study your market, design your strategy, and build the full concept before you pay anything. Every project ship with a client portal...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Lelystad, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FitPixels is a UK web agency for health, wellness, and fitness brands. Over 14 years' experience building and managing websites and ecommerce stores for supplement brands, online pharmacies, regulated health businesses, gym chains, physiotherapy practices, dental clinics, and wellness businesses...
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- Web Development
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- Branding
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- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Market Maestro is a UK-based marketing agency specializing in construction and B2B lead generation, offering LinkedIn outreach, SEO, website development, and digital growth strategies designed to help contractors and service businesses generate high-quality enquiries and strengthen their online presence...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Epsom, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Mint Sauce Media is a York-based branding and web design studio run by husband-and-wife duo Chris and Jen Bayles. With over 30 years of combined design experience, they specialize in creating personality-packed brand identities and bespoke WordPress websites for creative, service-led businesses across...
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- Branding
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- York, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Illusium Official is a creative and technical solutions brand offering website design, technical support, and UGC content creation for businesses and creators. Founded by Alexis Marie Fox, the company focuses on delivering personalized, human-centered digital solutions that combine creativity, functionality...
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- Creative Services
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- Location
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Code Artists, we build websites for Auckland businesses, from focused company sites to ecommerce stores and custom web projects. Each project is led by a senior technical lead from the start...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LyonRéférencement is an independent local SEO agency in Lyon, France. We help tradespeople and local businesses get found by nearby customers: Google Business Profile optimisation, Google Maps rankings tracked on a 100-point grid, local WordPress websites, compliant review collection and citations. Every...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lyon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Law Firm Marketing Texas helps attorneys turn their online presence into a clearer path for prospective clients. Our Dallas-based legal marketing team combines local and technical SEO, website design, Google Ads, and practice-area content. A ByteZero Inc brand founded in December 2020, we have six employees...
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- PPC
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ricka Websites and Logos is a professional website design and branding company serving Atlanta, Lithia Springs, Douglasville, and businesses across the U.S. We specialize in WordPress website design, website redesign, logo design, local SEO, e-commerce, and digital branding. With over 10 years of experience...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lithia Springs, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vertana helps local businesses get found on Google and ChatGPT, answer every lead fast, and run lean, starting at $500/month. Denver-based...
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- SEO
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- AI Development
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Kushel Digi Solution has over 8 year of experience in Shopify, Bigcommerce, And custom E-commerce solution to deliver high performing online stores...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Graphic Design
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- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Product Engineering Company Delivering Growth by Accelerating Digital TransformationEstablished in 2010, Vedlogic is a product engineering company offering software development services and software solutions across North America, Europe, India, UK, Australia and has successfully acquired 100+ customers...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- CRM Consulting
- UI/UX Design
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- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Digital Edge is a dynamic digital marketing company that offers expert services and comprehensive courses to empower businesses and individuals in maximizing their online presence and achieving marketing success in the digital realm...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Premium Digital Projects specializes in offering web design, development, digital marketing, and training courses all around the world. "PREMIUM DIGITAL PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED has been delivering results since our inception in 2016. Our goal is to provide both a superior customer experience and tremendous...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Patiala, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Digital Rhetoric is the Best Digital Marketing Company in Pune, India, offering result-driven services like SEO, social media marketing, PPC, content marketing, and web development. Our expert team crafts tailored strategies to boost brand visibility and maximize ROI for every business...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
LN Webworks is a digital engineering partner helping SaaS, Healthcare, Education, Media & Publishing, and eCommerce organizations build high-performing digital platforms, connect complex systems, and scale with confidence. Since 2013, we've moved beyond building websites to solving real business pro...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Ludhiana, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are strategic thinkers building AI-ready platforms that scale, engineered for security, performance, and long-term growth. At InfoSparkles, we design and deliver digital solutions with purpose...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At SEORAISERS we provide best SEO services in Chandigarh Tricity for a long time now and hence has acquired fairly good number of clients from different industry verticals. From small, medium, large enterprises to corporate, we have been serving them all for years using our proven digital marketing...
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Saglotech Web Design is a web design company in Johannesburg, offering professional services from hosting, web design, and eCommerce development...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Clean website design that search engines love, custom web development solutions, results-driven SEO, and worry-free web hosting. We handle all your website needs, so you can run your business...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/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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