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HayLogic Line is your strategic tech partner, crafting intelligent web and mobile solutions that turn ideas into results. Driven by logic, built for success...
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- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil, Quaddri is a full-service marketing and design agency specializing in 360º strategies. The agency focuses on delivering personalized solutions that integrate marketing, design, and strategic planning to help brands achieve their objectives...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We work with VCs, startup founders, and established brands to refine and amplify their digital footprint through brand, communication, and marketing services. Whether you're looking to update your website, secure funding, or build out and execute a thought leadership or marketing strategy- we're here to help...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Like any self-respecting, cutting-edge online marketing agency , we're always up to date with the latest developments in this field, and we share them with you through our blog. We discuss trends, strategies, tools, and innovative approaches that can give you wonderful ideas to boost your project...
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- Location
- Málaga, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Digitread Media is a purpose-driven, customer-centric web development company with 25+ years of experience. We're passionate collaborators who turn ideas into reality - crafting websites and digital solutions tailored to your business goals. From concept to execution, we build with pride, delivering...
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- Web Development
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mossel Bay, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A digital development company that transforms ideas into high-quality web applications for businesses. We specialize in creating robust and customized solutions, including ERPs, CRMs, AI Agents, and SaaS across various industries, always with a focus on performance and scalability...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leadvine Marketing is a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow through targeted strategies in paid media, SEO, and content marketing. By focusing on customized solutions and transparent communication, the agency drives measurable results for companies looking to expand their online...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Provo, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Black Spruce is a creative studio dedicated to helping design-driven brands flourish online. Specializing in sophisticated website design and exceptionally crafted email marketing, we are able to build our client's an online presence that mirrors the refinement and artistry of their work. With a focus on...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sakka Digital is an AI-powered Growth Architecture company based in Istanbul, helping brands build scalable growth systems since 2015...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Media Buying
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We're a Digital marketing agency for tradies & service-based businesses, Australia-wide! Were a 5-star team of tradie marketing pros who've been in the game together for over a decade...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Tootgarook, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are Depth Studio, a small team who believes in delivering excellent work that makes an impact on your business. You are the expert on your business, and were the experts in our fields. We do great work through collaboration, and great work is something we love doing...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MLM Software.co Netsoft provides powerful, user-friendly MLM software solutions that streamline operations, enhance transparency, and drive business growth with automation, scalability, and smart tools designed for modern network marketing success...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Share Out is a cooperative web agency based in France, delivering tailored website creation, digital strategy, SEO, and maintenance for SMEs, associations, and entrepreneurs. We blend technical expertise with personalized support and high-quality service...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Bazas, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Namibia Web Design offer WordPress website design, WIX and SitePro website design in Namibia together with website hosting and Google Workspace Email Hosting. Domain Name Sales and WordPress Maintenance plus a Security solution...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Swakopmund, Namibia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Omega Websolutions, we combine 15+ years of experience with the flexibility of a compact team. We don't just build a website, we build a digital platform that strengthens your brand and attracts customers. Benefit from the quality of large agencies at competitive, transparent rates. No jargon or hidden...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kortrijk, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $77/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are your Edmonton Online Marketing Company, adept at making digital easy and proficient for businesses looking to expand and enhance their online presence locally and globally. We offer innovative, cost-effective digital marketing services and web design solutions in Edmonton and beyond: web design &...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Market Research
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build AI-powered marketing automations that help service businesses convert more leads and save 10+ hours weekly on manual tasks...
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- AI Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Rankora 360 is a London-based digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, PPC advertising, and conversion-focused web solutions. We help businesses improve online visibility, attract qualified traffic, and generate measurable growth through data-driven strategies and transparent execution...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
skai.dev is a design and engineering studio building fast, minimal, AI-ready websites and systems. We work at the intersection of human interface and machine interpretation. Using Framer, shadcn/ui, structured data, and performance-first architecture, we create digital systems that are clear, scalable, and...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital Consulting is a South African digital agency specializing in SEO, AEO, AI Search Optimization, and high-performance WordPress websites. We help businesses all over the world get found online and improve their online visibility...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Echo & Scale is a digital marketing agency based in New Jersey. Our revenue first approach will grow your bottom line through data driven SEO & GEO strategies, optimized websites designed for customer experience, and Email & SMS marketing to turn first time buyers to lifetime customers. Get started with Echo...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Old Bridge, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Have a startup? A seasoned or outdated website? Need help releasing a new product? Want someone to help manage your marketing? Feel like your website has a virus? Host Much can help you develop and establish your company as an authority brand in your industry...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Smart Local is a Brisbane and Sunshine Coast-based SEO agency helping businesses dominate local search through suburb-level strategies, Google Business optimisation, and AI-driven visibility. We focus on generating real leads by positioning brands across Google, Maps, and emerging AI platforms like ChatGPT...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Glass House Mountains, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Querétaro Web is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Querétaro, Mexico, helping businesses grow through SEO, web design, branding, copywriting, and performance-driven digital strategies. With over 15 years of experience and more than 100 clients served, the agency works with businesses ranging...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
If youre tired of websites that look pretty but dont bring leads, youre not alone. Plenty of business owners fall into the trap of investing in design-heavy sites that miss the point...
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- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Bowen Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
LOKAL runs Total Visibility the practice of being seen everywhere modern buyers decide. AI search, OTAs, marketplaces, branded SERP, direct. Three jobs (Create, Convert, Keep), one operating system, one report. Hotels, ecommerce, enterprise...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- PPC
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- Location
- Taguig, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zonic Media based in Dover DE and we provide Google Business profile services that includes Google Business profile reinstatement and Verification service. Local SEO and Website development services. With a 5 star reviews on Google we are known for our fair and transparent price...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webflow Premium Partner behind 600+ high-performance websites for startups & scaleups...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Opklopper is a design-led Shopify Plus agency based in Amsterdam. We design, build, migrate and optimize custom Shopify stores for ambitious D2C, B2B and hybrid commerce brands.Our senior team combines e-commerce strategy, custom UX/UI design, Liquid development, CRO and technical SEO with complex...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- CRO
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
KindSoftUA is a worldwide web development and software studio with 15+ years of expertise in building scalable, usercentric digital products. Based in Poltava, Ukraine, we collaborate with startups, enterprises, and creative brands to deliver innovative, reliable, and awardwinning solutions...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Poltava, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DigitSea is a UK-based digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through SEO, web development, social media, and targeted advertising...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
collystring is a Phoenix-based, remote-first performance marketing agency that cares about your business goals just as much as we care about ours. With seven service lines across SEO, Paid Search, Paid Social, CRO, Web Development, Content, and Data and Analytics, we combine our expertise and passion for our...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trendsic is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based custom software development and IT consulting firm with over 20 years of experience, providing mobile app development, IT consulting, and cybersecurity services to commercial, non-profit, and government organizations nationwide...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Always49 was founded to help businesses achieve their goals. We started as a software development company, but quickly learned that great software needs to be usable, engaging, and discoverable too. Thats why weve expanded into UI/UX design and digital marketing...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- CRM Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A film production company helping brands move their story, audience and ambition forward...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nosolowebs es una agencia de digitalización con sede en Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) y presencia en Helsinki. Diseñamos y desarrollamos webs en WordPress con Elementor, con SEO y automatización con IA integrados desde el primer día. Trabajamos con un único punto de contacto por cliente: sin...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A boutique creative agency in Cape Town. Senior talent and personal attention on every project, whatever its size...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Istanbul studio of two founders building AI-powered software. Agencies use us for white-label web, mobile and AI work delivered under their brand; mid-sized companies use us for workflow automation, custom software and company memory that answers questions with the source document attached. Fixed scope and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Atelier ATTENTION is a marketing agency in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Miami. The studio does branding, web design, SEO, and hospitality marketing for businesses that want a clearer brand and more direct bookings...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
UI/UX designer and design lead in Dhaka, leading a team of 6+ designers. We design and build SaaS, fintech and AI products, websites and mobile apps, including Arabic and English products for the Gulf...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
Top Real Estate Systems (TRES) is a done-for-you Google Business Profile, local SEO and AI search visibility service for real estate agents across the U.S...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Gonzales, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A small engineering team, based in Phoenix, that builds websites for local businesses and first versions of web and mobile products for startups. Our prices are on our site: a five-page site is $1,490, a custom business site $5,900, Shopify stores from $7,900, and custom products from $14,900 after a one-week...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites, Google Business Profiles, and local SEO for roofers, HVAC, plumbers, and electricians. We build mobile sites and map listings that turn local searches into booked calls. Tampa Bay based, serving contractors nationwide...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Nichez is an agile branding and design agency with 18 years under our belt...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create websites and tailored e-shops, develop native mobile applications for Android and iOS. We also offer utilization of our own servers and a service portfolio including Webhosting, Domains, E-mails, SSL certificates and Virtual servers...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Brno, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a design studio providing the WIDE mixture of UX/ UI Design and Development services...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cubestech specializes in technology and IT related services such as product engineering, warranty management, building cloud, infrastructure, network, etc...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brentford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide website design and digital marketing at affordable prices. We offer search engine optimization, social media marketing, Google Ad Campaigns, and website maintenance...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Anderson, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We specialize in the design & build of high-performing platforms & stores that go further, faster in an accelerated journey to profitability...
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- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At VS Marketing, we've learned that DIY website builders and most other small business web designers simply don't grow your business, your sales, or your brand online. Why? They don't take the time (or spend the money!) to set you up with the solid web marketing fundamentals that get you seen in the number...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ridgefield, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- 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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