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Alonso + De la Cruz is a multidisciplinary creative studio. We specialize in diverse design fields including brand identity, graphic design, events, editorial, interiors, industrial, packaging, web, and more. By merging creative vision with strategic design thinking, we deliver solutions that are both...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CFGD (Chris Ford Graphic Design) is an independent creative studio in Taunton, Somerset, dedicated to bringing agency-level results at a fraction of the cost. With over 13 years of experience, CFGD blends heart, strategy, and style to deliver standout branding, website, and graphic design projects for local...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Taunton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Smart Brand Ideas is a women-owned creative agency that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses turn bold ideas into brands that grow. We blend strategy, storytelling, and design to create authentic identities, websites, and marketing that connect and convert...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mukilteo, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growth Local is a certified ServiceM8 partner and GoHighLevel expert based in Melbourne, helping tradies and service businesses streamline operations and grow. We implement smart job management, CRM, websites, automation, bookings, and review systems, turning manual processes into efficient, profitable...
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- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a dedicated team of experts in web design, development, and mobile applications, committed to transforming your ideas into scalable and user-friendly software...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Website Designs Agency, were not just passionate about what we dowere obsessed with doing it well. Founded by entrepreneurs with a deep love for design, technology, and marketing, our team is a diverse group of specialists united by a shared belief: great digital experiences drive real business growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Dandenong, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
OATS Marketing helps outdoor and tourism businesses get more bookings with less hassle. We specialize in digital ads, high-converting websites, and automated email campaigns designed to fill your calendar. From social ads to booking systems, we make sure your marketing works as hard as you do...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kliktura is a team of international professionals with years of experience in marketing, web design, and AI automation, dedicated to transforming your business through innovative digital solutions...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- AI Development
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- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TopDogWeb, a digital website design and SEO agency based in the city of Bath, UK. Building websites for clients that not only look visually stunning, they are also built with the end user in mind...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
In addition to Web Solutions With a need-based approach of its activities, Singapore cooperates with start-ups, middle-sized companies, and other organizations to help in the creation of digital platforms. The work will involve interface design, feature-based usability and project organization...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $11/hr
Stinson is a boutique digital agency specializing in high-end websites, UX/UI design, and custom web solutions. We help businesses turn complex ideas into clear, effective digital experiences. From strategy and design to development and automation, we work closely with our clients to build websites that are...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We're a digital agency proudly based in New York City. We design and develop custom websites that help businesses with their digital growth, including e-commerce, search engine optimization (SEO), and branding...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Studio Aurora is a premium design and development agency built for founders who refuse to settle for average. We believe your digital presence should be an aggressive growth lever, not a static business card. By operating at the intersection of high end aesthetics and technical performance, we transform bold...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Convex is a product-focused design and development agency helping startups and growing businesses turn complex ideas into clear, high-performing digital experiences. We combine thoughtful UI/UX, modern development, and emerging technologies to build products that look great, work flawlessly, and deliver real...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a marketing company with over 10 years of experience serving Maryland. We treat every client as a long-term growth partner. Our approach combines proven strategies with hands-on collaboration so you're not just getting a service, you're getting a team invested in your results...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic marketing consultancy helping SMEs grow through SEO, GEO, websites, design and conversion strategy, focused on measurable outcomes and long-term success...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ViACore is a digital technology team that builds scalable websites, e-commerce platforms, custom business systems and AI-powered web solutions. We combine strong engineering, practical business thinking and long-term support to help companies launch, optimize and grow their digital products...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Geo SEO Services is a Canada-based digital marketing agency specializing in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI SEO services. The company helps businesses improve their visibility not only in traditional search engines like Google but also in AI-driven platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Dubai agency that builds intelligent web platforms, not marketing sites. Six native AI layers stitched into custom Next.js builds for real estate, medical, and financial firms...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At FINMI, your digital marketing and web development agency, we design and execute comprehensive solutions focused on growing your brand. We integrate advanced SEO strategies, Google Ads advertising, social media management, and the development of visually impactful websites to strengthen your presence and...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Miguel, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Indexed delivers AI-ready SEO solutions that drive long-term organic growth across Google and next-generation search platforms...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
PRESNSE is a Hong Kong clinic digital marketing agency. Clinic owners may call this digital marketing the work underneath is more specific: clinic SEO, website design and rebuilds, Google Business Profile and Maps optimisation, AI-search readiness, and bilingual content strategy. We serve private clinics...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sure Marketing is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Bend, Oregon, specializing in custom website development, premium social media management, and digital strategy. We serve clients in automotive, legal, financial services, and professional services. Sister company to The NW Collective, we offer...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alchemy helps your company be nimble and save money. Our experienced team of developers write custom software systems that make processes more efficient and people more effective. Best of all, we save you the most valuable commodity time...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- La Verne, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Skywwward is a Webflow Premium Partner agency specializing in custom web design and development for SaaS, fintech, and technology-led companies. We turn technical complexity into seamless digital experiences, whether it's a full-scale migration or a custom-built ecosystem engineered for speed, stability, and...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
MP Launch helps tradies and small businesses get found online. We're based in Adelaide and work with businesses across Australia. Our Launch Package builds your website for a fixed price. We also run local SEO and AI search visibility, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram ads, and social media...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
Futur Web Media Ltd is a UK Shopify agency that helps ambitious ecommerce brands design, build, migrate, and optimise high-performing Shopify stores. The company provides Shopify web design and development, custom integrations, migrations, conversion rate optimisation, SEO, ongoing growth support, and Shopify...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce
- CRO
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hand-built websites, course platforms and custom software for creators, educators and small businesses, running on the client's own domain and Stripe account and owned outright...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
RoroWeb is a web studio in Izmir, Turkiye, working remotely with small businesses in the UK, Germany, the US and Turkiye. We build fast, multilingual websites for clinics, hotels, restaurants and local services, add AI assistants that answer customers around the clock, and run Google Ads. Our AISEO tool...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- İzmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WordPress relaunches with SEO migration included, ongoing maintenance and technical operation, performance work, WooCommerce, workflow automation and fractional CTO support for B2B companies whose website has become operating infrastructure. Transparent price ranges, honest repair-vs-relaunch advice, and the...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Wiesbaden, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LINK-V builds and supports websites, web applications, mobile apps and custom business software for freelancers and small companies. Based in Prague since 2012, the team also handles hosting, email infrastructure, integrations and maintenance. Clients work directly with founder Tom Janecek to agree the scope...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
APP/ART is a two-person studio in Gibraltar that builds the brand and the website for deep tech companies: space, robotics, quantum, energy hardware, advanced materials, scientific instruments and automotive technology. One team takes a company from positioning to identity to a live site, with search and AI...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Dynamologic is a UAE-registered company in Meydan Free Zone, with a dedicated delivery team. We design and build websites, ecommerce stores, mobile apps and custom software for businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
Web agency near Montélimar in the Drôme, France. One developer-founder designs and codes custom websites, online stores, business software, mobile apps and automations for small businesses across France. Prices are published (showcase site from 690 EUR excl. VAT) and every store we deliver runs on Structure...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Software Development
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- Location
- Montboucher-sur-Jabron, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Based in Belgrade, IT Lion builds websites and WooCommerce stores for businesses across Serbia and abroad. With over 15 years of experience and more than 1500 completed projects, our team combines WordPress and Laravel development with web design, SEO, GEO optimization, digital marketing and ongoing...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Local Fort Lauderdale SEO Company is a company that provides professional SEO services for your website. They are experts in handling all the technicalities that go into an online business, making it easy for you to get the results you want...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Davie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide web design services along with social media property set-up and management. We work with small businesses and entrepreneurs who need a trusted ally when trying to navigate setting up and operating a business online...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You Found UsYour Remote Design Team-Design Professionals Since 2005-Supporting Worldwide Clients-Efficient and Process Oriented-Thinking Partners for Your NeedsYour Design OptionsPrint & Digital Design Support-Digital Design for all Platforms-UI/UX for Web and Mobile Apps-Website Design and Execution-Content...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Marko & Brando, We work at how your customers look at you as an organization and how we can help you better your brand and at the same time add to your revenue...
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- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Spotverge is a leading provider of innovative automation solutions for businesses of all sizes. Specializing in areas such as Web/App, CRM & ERP Development, Cloud Automation Solutions, Network Engineering, Marketing Automation Services, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)...
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- AI Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At OnlinXP, we believe in the transformative power of the digital world. Since our inception in 2016, we have been on a mission to empower businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals to thrive in the ever-evolving online landscape. Headquartered in the bustling metropolis of New Delhi, India, our team of...
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- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TecOrb Technologies is one of the reputed Mobile Application and Website development company with over 150+ solutions delivered in multiple domains all over the Globe. We build prominent and scalable solution for different range of businesses in affordable expense and using latest tech stack...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Searching for the best UI/UX design agency in Mumbai, India? Look no further than OnePixll, a leading name in UI/UX design with a team of seasoned experts. Renowned for crafting exceptional user experiences, OnePixll is your go-to partner for innovative and impactful design solutions in Mumbai...
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- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GoEngine was created with a vision to provide our clients with high-quality digital marketing services. Your business is our business, and your success is our success...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
J2Design NYC is a design, brand, and website development studio based in New York. We bring your vision to life through design expertise, hands-on customer service, and tech savvy. We have over 20 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, website development, coding, and SEO, and have delivered...
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- Web Development
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Horn Tech is a full service online marketing, web design, analytics, and optimisation company located in Auckland, New Zealand...
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- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $27/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Blurify is a Wrocław-based software development company specialising in web and mobile applications tailored for the iGaming industry. Their services include online casino software, sportsbook development, payment integration, UI/UX, cloud infrastructure, MVP workshops and business consulting...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help our clients realize their brand vision. From logo design, through all forms of marketing collateral, website design and social media presence. The result is a strong brand that legitimizes our client in their market...
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Boost your digital presence with Fabrizio Lombardo, a talented freelancer from Catania, Italy. Specializing in UX/UI Design, Logo Design, Web Design, and more, Fabrizio's personalized approach creates captivating experiences that drive organic traffic. Elevate your brand with Fabrizio Lombardo's exceptional...
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- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- 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
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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