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Already Coolest is a one-woman creative studio dedicated to helping brands look great and feel even better. I blend strategy with style to help small businesses and entrepreneurs build a brand that truly reflects who they are. Expect clean design, coastal vibes, and a perfectly balanced touch of personality...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hello, I'm Steve. Through Stephen Oke Creative, I partner with ambitious small businesses to expand their client base, increase revenue, and amplify their influence. I focus on crafting thoughtful strategies and creative solutions that elevate brand presence, enhance customer engagement, and drive measurable...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hedge End, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting visual storytelling solutions that simplify complex ideas and help organizations build authentic, meaningful connections with their audiences...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MYCO Studio is a brand design studio that combines creativity and community to support and empower multicultural small business owners and entrepreneurs...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a creative studio focused on branding and visual identity, crafting communication strategies that inspire and connect emotionally in distinctive and meaningful ways...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Seville, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Always attempted to perceive the order of the world, time, and space through the transformation of language, consciousness, space, and narrative while exploring the possibilities of self-identity...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wats is a small yet mighty design studio in Eugene, OR, specializing in branding, illustration, package design, and websites...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Habillage Graphique is a creative studio specializing in visual identity and graphic design, helping brands express who they are through thoughtful, well-crafted visual systems...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Bordeaux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dmitri Semenov is a seasoned digital designer specializing in visual identity and interaction design within the creative industry...
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- Print Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Petals is a design studio founded by Sophie, specializing in building thoughtful brand systems and websites for tech and consumer brands. With a strong focus on strategy and intention, The Petals creates visual identities and digital experiences that are not only beautiful, but purposeful helping brands...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sydney Yeom is a Toronto-based branding designer who started in UX/UI and front-end development and is now passionate about grids and typography...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Simanson Design is a creative graphic design studio specializing in brand identity, logo design, and visual communication. With a focus on telling compelling brand stories through thoughtful design, the studio develops distinctive visual solutions that help businesses communicate clearly and memorably across...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rebecca Lacroix is a Toronto-based Product Designer and Visual Storyteller. She creates thoughtful products that combine clarity, intuitive usability, and meaningful, measurable results...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
awen&co is a brand-focused graphic design agency based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 2015 by Stephanie Audette Connor, the studio partners with businesses across New England to deliver hand-crafted, strategy-driven design. Specializing in brand identity, web design, and illustration, awen&co takes a...
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- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Grafton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Graveyard Jokes is a small web design and development studio that specializes in creating modern, fast, and mobile-friendly websites for local businesses and creatives. They focus on delivering clean, SEO-ready designs paired with ongoing support to help clients strengthen their online presence and drive...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cheektowaga, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Loulou Studio, led by Alex Christodoulou, partners with independent coffee, food, and lifestyle brands to bring their vision to life. Focusing on the emotions and experiences brands create, the studio helps craft visuals that truly reflect their essence and connect with their audience...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
If we break down the essence of Luminoguru, it is made up of two words: 'Lumino' meaning 'Light' and 'Guru' meaning 'Teacher'. In the realm of work, light symbolizes clarity and inspiration. Like a guiding beacon, it lightens up ideas, nurtures creativity, and transforms the workspace into a realm where...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SOS Computer Experts is an IT solutions and Managed IT Service Provider in North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond, that introduces the best solutions to solve technology problems that small to medium sized businesses are facing on today’s technology challenging world...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $129/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
STEDGY is a top-rated digital agency focused on Creating Superior Digital Experiences...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service Strategic Marketing Firm. Your go-to source for Fractional CMO expertise for service-based SMEs...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your St. Paul marketing agency and solution for web development, SEO, SEM, PPC, video production and more...
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- PPC
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hi there! MMW Design is a freelance creative studio specializing in premium graphic design and web design services. From a foundation of longstanding experience, talent and expertise, we elevate and enhance your brand to the next levelor beyond...
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- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
JDH Growth is a Cardiff-based SEO and marketing consultancy helping ambitious businesses build stronger online visibility and sustainable organic growth. Founded by marketing consultant Joshua Hughes, we combine SEO strategy with websites, content, brand and wider marketing expertise. We work closely with a...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Enrom is a South African web development company specialising in custom websites, business systems and digital solutions built around the way a business works. We design and develop professional business websites, custom web applications, workflow automation, systems integrations and ongoing website...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Boksburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
iPath Infotech is a top IT company focusing on making mobile apps, websites, BPO, software, and managing services. Our team is totally dedicated to giving you the best, tailored solutions. Pick iPath Infotech for fresh, effective tech solutions that lead to success...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Together, we build success. Our Partner Program helps you earn more while providing clients with powerful, customized IT solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
NoGravity is a team of experienced polish developers with skills forged through the completion of many (not your everyday) projects. Having done this for over 10 years, you will not find phrases like "we can't do it" or "we don't know" in our vocabulary...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cracow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Fyresite is a team of highly trained individuals who specialize in web design, web development, UI/UX design and app development...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ruka Dental Marketing offers 30 years of specialization, a dedicated approach, and a results-driven strategy. We prioritize dental PPC in capturing leads, converting customers, and cultivating your brand, setting you apart in the dental industry...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Electric collective was born by creators at the forefront of the media revolution. We create for the BOLD. Our team and resources have successfully created 1,000s of pieces of content, that have driven millions in sales. Send us any project and well electrify it...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Scene Print & Design Ltd is a pioneering agency headquartered in Greater Manchester, where creativity meets innovation in website design and visual communication. With a focus on ideation, we craft bespoke solutions that resonate with audiences and elevate brands to new heights of success. Trust Scene Print &...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wigan, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a full-service marketing agency committed to educating and connecting the local business community. With what we believe to be the most extensive business database in Cape Cod, Plymouth, and the South Shore, we offer our advertisers the chance to target their ideal customers and generate valuable new...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hyannis, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Goliaence is a founder-led digital marketing agency in Round Rock, Texas. We manage paid campaigns across Google, Meta and LinkedIn, build websites and landing pages, and connect the work to clear lead reporting. Clients work directly with the people doing the work...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Round Rock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
DivsnPixel is a creative digital agency that provides excellent services including design, development & digital marketing while upholding concept and strategy at the forefront of its thought process. We assist all sorts of businesses based across the world in achieving success in their respective industries...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Advertising
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
hipeDIGITAL is an internet marketing service and full digital marketing agency in Miami beach, FL. As Miami SEO company, specialize in search engine optimization, facebook marketing, search engine marketing and much more. This includes google adwords, facebook ads and other social media services...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crypto Gaming | Social App | eCommerce App | Marketplace | Health & Fitness | Travel | Fleet Management | Healthcare | SmartCity Platforms | Food Tech | Procurement | Parking Rental | App Development | Web Development | Software Development | PWA 10+ Years Experience...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At SimplePlan Media, we design websites, craft visual identities, develop apps, & market products. Our services and processes are detail oriented, and ensure that your brand stands apart from the crowd...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We create designs that capture the truth of your brand so you make stronger connections with your customers. Our passion is to dive joyfully into your passion & create a unique authentic meaningful visual expression to attract your ideal audience...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Based in Lake Nona, Prugners Digital Marketing aims to transform your business aspirations into remarkable achievements by empowering small and medium businesses with Smart Marketing solutions that fuel growth, ignite success, and unlock the full potential of your brand...
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- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Very Vivid will help to transform your Digital Marketing, allowing you more time to regain control of your business. Helping to grow your business through dynamic design, development and digital marketing. To be seen, you've to be vivid, Very Vivid...
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- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Blackburn, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ASCEND Marketing Solutions is digital marketing and brand management agency, which is dedicated to structuring projects and offering solutions for companies to grow and expand their online presence...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Viseu, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Design Mechanic creates clean, custom websites and digital experiences build to match your business goals. "No templates", just thoughtful design and smart development. We also offer digital marketing services like, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Online Reputation Management, and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sityn is a creative digital agency focused on clean, modern, and user-first websites that actually help businesses grow. We build with Bricks, ACSS, and smart design systems to keep everything fast, consistent, and future-ready. No messy builds, no guesswork, just solid UX, reliable dev, and digital...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Growdent helps dental practices and growing dental groups bring in more new patients with a small in-house team that owns the work across strategy, ads, websites, SEO, AEO, tracking, and conversion...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Smile Global was founded with a simple yet powerful belief every organization, no matter its size, deserves enterprise-level IT consulting and support at an affordable cost. We saw the challenges that non-profits and small to mid-size businesses faced with technology and knew there was a better way...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Ventura, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Durée & Company is a dynamic attorney public relations and marketing firm committed to telling your story with flair and effectiveness...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Disartmedia is a multi-service digital marketing agency that works in a variety of industries including Medical, Hospitality, Real Estate, and Automobile among others...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Zinc Digital, a UK-based technology services firm, provides a full assortment of IT solutions. Core competencies include web-centric strategies, technology solutions, digital marketing initiatives, and much more. Zinc Digital leverages advanced technology to deliver exceptional results...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agence digitale à taille humaine, D1SOCIAL se donne comme mission d’accompagner ses clients dans le développement de leurs stratégies digitales, en leur proposant des concepts créatifs et une panoplie de solutions novatrices adaptées à leurs besoins...
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- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A boutique creative agency with offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and Lima; our clients are all over the world. We’ve built the brand identity of startups and opened new markets for major players. Clients across a range of industries count on us to deliver campaigns that pack a punch. For the last twen...
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- Print Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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.



















































