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Massimo Creative is a 360° digital agency that combines design, strategy, and technology to help brands grow and thrive in the digital world. By managing every stage of a brands journey from concept to execution the agency delivers tailored solutions that strengthen brand identity, increase visibility, and...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Fatih, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
HireWebPro Solutions is leading web development and SEO agency offering expert marketing solutions. Boost your online presence with our top-notch SEO and web design services...
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- Reputation Management
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cosix Digital crafts tailored digital solutions, combining web development, SEO, and marketing strategies to help businesses grow, attract the right audience, and increase revenue. We focus on results, creativity, and measurable impact...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Evitouch is a web marketing agency based in Frosinone, Italy. We help SMEs and professionals grow through social media marketing, SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), video production and lead generation. We serve clients across Italy with a focus on Frosinone and Lazio...
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- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Alatri, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Two Roots Marketing is a Stockton based local SEO agency built for service businesses plumbers, dentists, roofers, tile installers, etc. We get local companies into Google's top 3 search results through Google Business Profile optimization, citation building, and on page SEO. No long contracts, no ad spend...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Stockton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DIT Innovations designs and builds high-performance websites, bespoke CRM platforms, automation, and custom software for UK teams that need clarity, speed, and measurable ROI-not generic templates...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Goodfaith Branding & Digital Marketing is a human-centred digital growth agency helping businesses build stronger brands and improve online visibility. We combine website design and development, SEO, Local SEO, AI search optimization, branding, content marketing, social media, and Google Business Profile...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AEO
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Thorold, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
End-to-End IT Solutions for Modern Business. From strategic planning to hands-on execution, we cover the full spectrum of technology services your business needs...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Reputation Angel is a Knoxville, TN consultancy that helps law firms, medical practices, architecture firms, and professional services businesses get found by AI. We build the structured data, schema markup, and AI crawler guidance that lets ChatGPT, Google AI, and Perplexity find and recommend your practice...
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- AEO
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Arxeon creates premium digital experiences with the engineering depth to support complex businesses. Based in Calgary and working worldwide, our specialized team builds distinctive websites, custom web platforms, iOS and Android apps, clinical software and applied AI. We are the company behind Qlynic. Expect...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a digital agency providing web design, web development, UI/UX design, branding, graphic design, animation, video editing, and copywriting services. We are interested in using location-based data to improve our business visibility, reach more local customers, and better understand potential markets...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dezvo is a full-service digital studio in India that combines design, web and mobile development, AI, cloud management, and digital marketing to build digital products and experiences for businesses worldwide. Its capabilities include brand identity, UI/UX design, websites, web applications, mobile apps, AI...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Halvad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At SPINX Digital, their team of innovators, digital marketers, and video editors in tech and design, bring skills above and beyond the ordinary to every project...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are ONIL, Spain’s no. 1 rated Shopify experts. We work with entrepreneurs and businesses all over the world and we help them build successful businesses that delight their customers.Are you thinking of selling online and you don’t know where to start? Do you think that your store looks obsolete and it...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Bilbao, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Site, e-commerce, web app and custom site (PHP with CakePHP, Sympony, Laravel), online custom product configurator (boat, bike, motorbike, ....), social media strategy, email marketing and SEO. Naming, logo and advertising...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Local and regional companies occasionally desire the same results-driven standards as national brands without having to spend a fortune. In response, we are here. We at Viamark use Tradigital full service...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- New Bern, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Most specialty contractors struggle to get a steady stream of high quality leads. Maybe you find yourself competing on price and bad jobs, driving the quality of your services down and becoming less profitable or fulfilled. At Hook Agency, we help contractors focus their marketing efforts on their best...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Living Online: Australia's premier digital marketing agency. From SEO to Snapchat Marketing, we'll propel your online goals with exceptional ROI and ROAS. Choose the extraordinary, choose Living Online...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- West Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a digital marketing and design agency focused on making marketing easy for businesses. Our distinct marketing packages and bespoke campaigns make sure you stand out from the crowd and be more successful. With no lengthy contracts or confusing terms, we simplify marketing for all of our clients...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Farnham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SyncShow is a Westlake, Ohio based B2B digital marketing agency founded in 2002. A HubSpot Platinum Partner, the agency specializes in ROI driven growth strategies for industries like manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and professional services. SyncShow helps clients build marketing operations that...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Westlake, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Class is in session. Horizontals Marketing Cloud Master Class is a video series packed with expert tips, strategies, and real-life use cases to help you maximize your Marketing Cloud potential...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- St. Louis Park, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Graphicwise International Inc. is a Laguna Hills, California based boutique branding and digital marketing agency founded in 2000 by identical twins Kevin and Ardavan Javid. With more than two decades of experience and over 600 clients served, the firm delivers custom branding, web design, and digital...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Laguna Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
COdesign (pronounced “Ko-Dee-Zine”) is a multidisciplinary design company that helps brands build unified experiences through design. Driven by strong creative and rooted in technology, data, and strategy, we design meaningful solutions across a variety of platforms - be it physical, digital or social...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Our specialist teams work in synergy to create campaigns that click. We work with clients in a diverse range of industries across both business and consumer markets...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
As a full-service marketing agency with 20+ years of experience, we blend creativity and data-driven insights to craft campaigns that inspire action, interest, and loyalty. Lets build a brand that truly connects with your audience...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Custom Web Creations is a unique web design business located in Brisbane. We create powerful business websites and online stores for small or large businesses that are SEO optimised for exceptional search engine results...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Bongaree, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Targeted Marketing and Advertising Production that Delivers Results for Less. Let Us Help You Automate Your Marketing or Find the Right DIY Tool to Easily Post, Engage, and Analyze your Marketing to Increase Your Conversions at a Lower Cost...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Look, we KNOW SaaS & Tech website design. It's what we do. We're confident in saying we're the best SaaS website design agency out there, based on the results our clients achieve.And, we'll show you why we feel that way with our case studies, awards, statistics, and client testimonials...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Diff is a full-service e-commerce agency that provides retailers with end-to-end solutions to drive their online business growth...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
State Creative designs, develops and maintains websites that generate leads, sell products and tell stories for financial and professional service firms and retailers...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Dyfuzja is a team of mixed reality and online software specialists who develop innovative applications keeping client's business goals as their main guideline...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- VR/AR
- Software Development
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded by a group of industry veterans having a decade-long development experience, Storytelling Software's mission is to deliver top-quality software by creating an open-minded, people-oriented organization that applies the world's best practices in design, programming, testing, and management...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Taganrog, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At PHPDevelopmentCompany, we offer the full spectrum of PHP services in website design and development...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
LocalBizGuru is a Cleveland based digital marketing and web design firm founded by Nachum Langsner and Aaron Garfunkel. The agency specializes in local SEO, optimized website development, PPC, social media, online reputation, and managed hosting. With deep roots in small business marketing and more than a...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Somos una agencia especialista en diseño de páginas web administrables, tiendas virtuales y sistemas web...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Software Development
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our entire team's passion is what allows us to outwork and often outthink our client's competitors. We stand by our work, and it's return on investment to all of our clients. If you are looking for some Red Bull in your company's marketing outcome, contact us...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Handcrafted custom website design, backed by thoughtful minds with a passion for making things simple & beautiful. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Enterprise WordPress Agency specialists in London, delivering WordPress web design & development...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Our designs are Modern and Professional at the same time. We do unique designs as per client requirements. Our team of designers ensure the best of its class...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branex is a leading web design & development or marketing company. Regional head office is located in Toronto, Canada. Offering comprehensive web solutions for local & international clients...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Located in Orange County, LightHouse Graphics provides local and national clients with world-class marketing and design services...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded in 2011, Imaginovation is a premium custom application development company based in Raleigh, NC. Technology has been our lifelong passion and we love working with the latest and greatest gadgets on the market. This passion has been the catalyst for each strategy we build for our client...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Indglobal has extensive experience in providing information technology and digital transformation services with the latest developments in the industry for companies of every size. Focused on Odoo ERP Software Development, Software Development, eCommerce Web Development, Magento eCommerce Website Development...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Techomatic Web Services – We have a whole range of clients from your local plumber to World Heavy Weight Champion Anthony Joshua. No matter your business we can help. Contact us today!...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Bradford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bootcamp Media is a fresh-thinking, results-driven SEO agency, specialising in Web Design and Internet Marketing. We offer a complete suite of digital marketing services, including SEO, content marketing, social media marketing and Google Ads (PPC) management...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hopewell Digital is a Portland-based, web design studio specializing in beautiful, strategy-driven WordPress websites for small businesses. We create high-performing websites that are easy to manage, and backed by reliable hosting and ongoing support...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Xperienz is Portugal’s top UX Consultancy. We handle research, information architecture, interaction design, design sprints, service design and perform usability and accessibility evaluations...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Market Research
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a full-service digital marketing agency with offices in Buenos Aires, Miami and Barcelona. We have 16 years of experience working on websites, content marketing, and online media projects with clients in Latin America, USA and Europe...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
360 Marketing Agency is specialized in SEO, Online Advertising, Web Design, and Social Media. We are a professional agency...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Main Event Digital extends your digital marketing and e-commerce capabilities by understanding your needs, identifying opportunities for growth and executing on a shared strategy. We're full service w/a focus on Web Design, SEO, E-Commerce Strategy, Digital Advertising, and more...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Highland Park, Illinois
- 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.
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