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Legend is a Cincinnati digital marketing agency that plans, builds, and manages websites and campaigns for small and mid-sized businesses. We deliver fast sites, connected analytics, and measurable growth with clear reporting and flat-rate programs...
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- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mason, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a website design and SEO agency with offices in the United Kingdom and South Africa. We specialize in strategizing, building, and maintaining WordPress websites, and search engine optimization. We service customers worldwide. Book a free Discovery Call to decide if we're the team for you...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Surbiton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
As a trusted Ormond Beach Web Design & digital marketing agency, we have a proven track record of delivering powerful results for our clients. Discover how to gain a competitive edge in your marketplace by partnering with Watson Media. We've simplified the Digital Marketing process. Schedule a strategic...
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- Web Development
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- Ormond Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Emulent's team is a new species of digital marketing strategists, and we can assist your company in identifying and resolving the digital marketing and website experience issues that are preventing your company from expanding. Our team is comprised of senior-level marketers and designers that previously...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help local businesses get more clients organiclly from Google search, Google Maps, and AI tools like Google AIO, ChatGPT, and more...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brivix Studio is a full-service branding, web design & digital marketing agency helping startups and SMBs build powerful online identities that convert. We deliver custom website design, advanced SEO, social media marketing, Facebook & Instagram ads, and content creation all under one roof. Our data-driven...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Most of our web design work focuses on the powerful and flexible Wix Platform. We prefer WIX because it lets us produce truly bespoke, highly tailored designs fully in-house. It lets us give our clients the rapid turn-around times, responsiveness to design input that they deserve and allows them to give their...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Move Digital Group is a growth-focused marketing agency helping B2B and professional service firms turn clear strategy into measurable revenue growth...
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- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SOMS Digital is a professional digital marketing agency, established in 2009, with offices in South Africa and the United Kingdom. We specialise in providing tailored digital marketing services to businesses of all sizes, from local start-ups to well-established brands. We place great emphasis on...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brand growth architecture company in Abuja for growth-stage firms in Nigeria, the UK and the US. Results: Elizabeth & Lanky +120% revenue, Ultramar +200% engagement, Grills In & Out +150% revenue, Ikeja Hotels +45% leads, The Barricade +55% leads and enquiries...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Result driven digital marketing agency in Abuja, Nigeria where you can have all your digital marketing needs met. We help business establish there online presence by creating a word class, user friendly, optimized website that will drive high quality traffic and increase brand visibility. Our digital...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Development, Web Design, Search Engine Optimization SEO, Search Engine Marketing SEM, Content Writing, Blogging, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Internet Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, Online Marketing, and Web Marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Thornhill, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ARTY is a leading web and software development company that specializes in 3D product visualization and Augmented Reality. Our mission is to transform product visualization for eCommerce businesses by providing a cutting-edge solution to showcase products in immersive 3D and Augmented Reality...
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- VR/AR
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were a digital agency, experts in SEO Services, Web design, and Digital Marketing. We create digital experiences that are human-centered and future-proof...
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- PPC
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A digital art outsourcing studio specializing in full-cycle game development, cinematic video production, and high-quality 3D content. We create games, cutscenes, trailers, characters, and immersive worlds using industry-leading tools like Unreal Engine 5, Blender, and other top-tier pipelines...
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- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
K Studio Creativo, based in Colombia, is a creative powerhouse that crafts unique brand identities with a global outlook. With extensive experience developing standout brands in the US, Mexico, Panama, Spain, France, and beyond, we blend local creativity with international flair to bring visions to life. Our...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Look, most graphic designers just make things look pretty. We're different. Based in Melbourne, we create strategic designs that actually generate leads, drive conversions, and fuel business growth. We combine serious design chops with advanced marketing know-how to help tech startups and growing businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Providing AdTech, Advertising, and Digital Services. We design, measure, implement, and ship digital products that transform companies...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- Print Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Aptera is a custom software development company which specializes in developing programs, websites, and mobile apps for enterprise-level companies. The company has worked closely with many different businesses and has successfully helped its clients move forward with all of their digital pursuits...
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- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Xhilarate is a creative brand consultancy that creates visual brand experiences that engage people, excite the senses and inspire our inner awesome. Xhilarate was founded by a team of experts across strategy, design (digital and print), web programming / development, content cration, copywriting, and...
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- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DEMAND GEN | ABM | PARTNER ABM | CHANNEL MARKETING | PAID TRAFFIC | MARKETING STRATEGY | PARTNER MARKETING | SEO | CONTENT MARKETING | SOCIAL | B2B |Sherpa is a specialist B2B technology marketing agency offering no-nonsense marketing solutions to clients who are looking to grow their revenue and ROI...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Bedford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Anoroc is an award-winning, national marketing and branding agency that takes a superhero, strategy-based approach to helping organizations in the public and private sectors innovate and grow...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Whether you want your brand identity to greet your audience with a firm handshake, a head nod or a high-five, we aim to help you elicit a response...
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- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
StarNet Solutions is a Digital Marketing Agency specializing in custom websites and web/mobile application development, top-of-the-line video production, and diversified marketing solutions for traffic generation...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Senior design and development studio for startups and product teams, based in Paphos, Cyprus, since 2017: product design, web and app development, MVPs and AI agents...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Paphos, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Forge Web Design located in Greenville, SC is a top rated web design company with years of experience in web development. Being experts in web design and SEO, Forge Web Design works on the conversion rate of your website and generating more visitors to your site...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With over 30 years of experience, Ad Impact Advertising offers a full service of integrated advertising and digital agency. An award winning advertising agency winning the 2012 Ad Stars Bronze Star, 2012 and 2007 Caxton, 2012 Press Advertising Best of the Year, 2011 PADC Gold, 2010 PADC Bronze, 2008 PADC...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Package Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Northbridge, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Agency specialized in Inbound Marketing, Sales & Customer Service. We help our clients to generate leads and business opportunities by accurately measuring ROI...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Whether it's social media management, general digital marketing, or a new website you need built, we can provide you a solution that will exceed your business' needs...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cumming, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lead Marketing Strategies is a marketing company that reaches todays audience across modern media channels, such as advertising and earned media. We are able to produce "big agency" results with the flexible, personal touch of a sophisticated boutique firm. Plus, everything is handled in-house! By aligning...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dix Hills, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Marketing Advisory Service is a digital marketing company that helps businesses get more sales and leads. We offer effective web design, social media marketing, and digital marketing services that will help your business succeed. Our team of experts are here to guide you through every step of the...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help start-ups transform their brands to the next level and make every experience people have with their brands memorable and meaningful...
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- Product Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Stavridis Group is a pioneering name in the Web Design and Digital Marketing industry in Canberra, ACT, Australia. With a legacy spanning 30 successful years, we stand as a testament to innovation and expertise...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Click AD is a digital marketing firm for growing businesses. Our distinct digital methods will yield genuine, measurable outcomes for your company's online presence. We specialize in increasing and sustaining your online company growth and sales income via the use of Google Ads PPC or Paid Social channels...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lunder is a creative studio specialized on branding, web design and strategy. We develop brands that stand out from others. We create persuasive and appealing sales materials. We develop customized digital products...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trusted and proven for over two decades. Momentum 18 has worked with many household name brands and a number of smaller ambitious companies. Rooted in creativity, collaboration, and trust, our partnerships with clients are at the heart of everything we do. Print + web. Copywriting + video...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative, lucid, and pragmatic marketing and communications agency. We create « mouth-watering » strategies, solutions and real business value for our clients...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Caderousse, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Con Kalma Studio: Your Digital Growth Partners. Elevate your online presence with our expert team specializing in bespoke website design, SEO strategies, and transformative digital solutions. Embrace innovation with Con Kalma, where creativity meets functionality for a dynamic, modern, and user-centric...
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- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Sámara, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Twin Flame Creative Agency specializes in video production, creative marketing, and design. We ignite your digital media presence by crafting compelling narratives that resonate with your audience. Let us help you tell your story with creativity and impact...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Overlay is a design studio based in Rome.Our aim is of creating a connection beetween costumers ideas and market. We are specialized in the development of physical and digital projects by using strategic methods that bring us to create innovative brands, digital experiences and functional products...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where cutting-edge technology meets strategic brilliance. We craft custom digital solutionsSEO, software, apps, and websitesdriving local impact with a global vision. Transform your digital journey with us...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- West Bloomfield Township, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A full-service marketing agency blending strategy, creativity, and technology to build bold brands, powerful campaigns, and measurable growth for mission-driven organizations...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Winchester, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Omega High-Impact Print Solutions delivers professional print and digital marketing services with precision and creativity. From large format signage and direct mail to web design and marketing strategy, we help businesses stand out, connect with customers, and make a lasting impact. Omega helps...
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- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Amazon 360 Agency is a Spain- and UK-based Amazon management agency specializing in Amazon FBA account management, Seller Central optimization, Amazon SEO, PPC advertising, and listing optimization. Operating under AMZ Solutions 360 LTD, the agency supports brands, manufacturers, and sellers across Spain...
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- eCommerce
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Snow Media is a digital marketing agency that helps growth-focused companies turn ad spend into predictable revenue. We combine paid media and AI automations into systems that scale. We work across e-commerce, home service, SaaS, business consulting, manufacturing, running everything from Google Ads...
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- eCommerce
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
PilotPractice is a performance marketing agency for medspas, plastic surgeons, dental, chiropractic and mental-health practices. We run Google and Meta ads, SEO, and the websites and landing pages that ad traffic lands on, and we report results in booked patients rather than clicks. Leads book straight into...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
BASIC/DEPT is a global branding and experience design company. We design and develop brand programs and digital platforms for the world's most renowned companies. In a digital-led and experience driven economy, clients engage us to help them envision and create their future. Were a modern partner for...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Oregon Web Solutions we have over 20 years of combined experience, our team of marketing specialists has designed, built, and ranked websites...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Ofspace, we specialize in providing UI/UX design and branding services to B2B companies, enabling them to establish themselves as industry leaders. Our guiding principles revolve around reliability and professionalism...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a leading video production and marketing agency specializing in education, professional services, and retail industries. Our approach is rooted in client collaboration, where we transform their ideas into compelling and visually captivating content. Each solution we deliver is meticulously tailored to...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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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