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Majux is an SEO and advertising agency that helps law firms across the country increase revenue. Offices in Philadelphia and Denver...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SEO Hacker is an SEO services company in the Philippines. Our clients range from Philippine based companies to international companies looking for a higher rank in the search engines. Particularly first page rankings in Google...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Parañaque, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm ready to deliver your digital transformations big or small...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full service Digital Marketing Agency helping local businesses with their online marketing. Form Social Media Marketing to SEO, we can do it all and are veterans in Digital Marketing always staying on top of Google or any social Media upcoming updates. Our prices are affordable and we thrive on...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help small and medium-sized B2B businesses solve complex problems that keep them from scaling and reaching their greatest potential. With our expertise in building Agile and automated marketing systems, branding, and business strategy, we've helped many of our clients multiply their revenue, launch new...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
OpraDigital© is a digital design studio that supports exciting brands with bespoke creative work...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Diamond S Designs offers a wide variety of services, including printing services, apparel, promotional products, website design, graphic design, and social media management...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Live Oak, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Positive Tech IT, our commitment lies in embodying our core values of trust, respect, and accountability daily, fostering a culture that drives our company forward. These values serve as guiding principles, shaping our decision-making processes and strengthening our team's cohesion and effectiveness...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
At Digital Riders, our dedicated team of experts is committed to helping you transition from a position of underwhelming sales to achieving significant milestones, such as invoicing your first million. While success may not be achieved from the comfort of your sofa, with our highly qualified and experienced...
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- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brand Boosters is your go-to digital marketing agency. We understand that every business has unique needs and goals. That's why we take the time to get to know our clients, their businesses, and their target audiences. By understanding your goals and values, we can develop custom-tailored digital marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Macon, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $91/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rewokers Advertising is NJ-based healthcare marketing agency helping therapists, psychologists & mental health practices get more patients through SEO, ads & HIPAA-aware web design...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brick Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Persist Designs is a design partner for founders. We take ownership of your design: product, brand, decks and site. One lead designer runs your work, our Co-Founder reviews it every week, and we check what your developers ship until it matches the design...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jay Design Studio is a Boutique Branding studio on a mission to create impactful and meaningful Brand Identities for passionate businesses worldwide. If you are a Fempreneur, Foodie or a Fashion business owner...We just might be the right fit for each other!...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hurfi helps Chinese manufacturers grow globally through B2B websites, SEO, digital marketing, and social media strategies...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Guangzhou, China
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Pushcam Solution builds AI-powered websites, apps, and automation systems that help businesses capture leads, streamline communication, and operate 24/7 with smart digital tools...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Untitled Era is an independent creative agency in New York City. We think change is good. Times change. People change. Brands change. Since 2013 we’ve worked closely with brands to help them step up, startup, or start over. We use design, technology, and content to do it...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Inspired by the concept of "business of experience", we embody our mission of providing excellent experiences in our client's relationships with all parties interested in their business, with positivity, innovation, trust and sustainability...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Movetic is a San Diegobased creative branding agency specializing in bold brand strategy, bespoke visual and verbal identity, and highimpact digital experiences. Serving consumer goods, CPG, hospitality, wellness and technology brands, Movetic partners with audacious companies to build and accelerate standout...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
- PPC
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- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
We are a Digital Agency expert in E-commerce Solutions, Web Design and Digital Marketing services...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Rosario, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Website Design and Digital Marketing made Simple, Affordable and Effective by Creatively Yours.We do this by using our years of experience in the online industry to break all tasks into understandable, 'bite size' chunks. In this way the project is finished on time, every time!...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kettering, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help marketing manager and ambitious business owners to generate better results from their website and digital marketing activity. Our approach is based on transparent pricing, straightforward advise and measurable strategies...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creativio, a leading digital agency headquartered in Slovenia, specializes in web and mobile application development, including IoT solutions. With 20 years of experience, we've collaborated with over 250 international businesses, delivering more than 400 successful projects...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Maribor, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
DA Studio is a mobile and web development company based in Dubai.We are specialized in mobile application development, web development and UI/UX design for startups and enterprise...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Socialion.agency is a Hungarian based "A new era marketing agency". We only focus on online media, and we always chase new types, of marketing platforms. To keep up, we designed our agency to as flexible as possible so we keep teaching not just our employees but also our customers, so they wil know what are...
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- Advertising
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $119/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ORTUM TECHNOLOGIES IS A MULTINATIONAL CREATIVE TEAM WORKING WITH AMBITIOUS TECH COMPANIES AROUND THE WORLD. EVERY DAY, WE BUILD PRODUCTS, BRANDS AND WEBSITES THAT HELP OUR PARTNERS STAND OUT, CONNECT WITH CUSTOMERS AND GROW FASTER. WE’RE A GROUP OF THINKERS, DESIGNERS, WRITERS, MARKETER AND ENGINEER...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
W3Inventor is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in internet marketing, graphic design, and web design and development. From web strategies and user experience to development and marketing, W3Inventor creates value in everything we do. We deliver digital solutions through website design and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Morawaka, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Williams Randall is a full-service ad agency in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing expertise to help our clients achieve their goals. Our intentionally diverse clientele—coming from categories such as tourism, finance, insurance, utilities, healthcare, business-to-business and others—keeps our thinking both...
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- Advertising
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Yasha Sterling Management Agency is a one-stop shop, helping small to medium-sized businesses get established. We provide a 360-degree service from business plan creation to business formation, ecommerce website design and development, digital marketing, and app design and development...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Electric Bricks is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps clients with every aspect of their online marketing. From website design and custom web development, to search engine and social media advertising, to content marketing and social media management, we bring years of experience and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Rockville, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In the increasingly competitive media space, expert storytellers are the key to bringing your story to the forefront. That's where we come in.With Montner Tech PR, your team will be led by an experienced PR practitioner with subject matter expertise that will help develop strategy, create content and...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Our goal is to make our clients' work easier by doing the behind the scenes seo, tech and marketing that makes their businesses shine...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WiRe Innovation is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides custom web development solutions, digital marketing and SEO services, branding and graphic design, ERP integrations, custom PHP applications, and technology consulting...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Prospered are the Top Web Designing and Digital Marketing Agency providing E-Commerce solutions, Web development in Brooklyn New York USA...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
We invest in and nurture profitable, progressive ventures dedicated to positively impacting the world. We believe market-rate returns can (and should) be coupled with virtuous supply chains, job creation, protecting the planet and freedom for disenfranchised communities...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative interactive media for your internet marketing. Communicate more effectively with your clients. Attract more leads. Keep within your budget...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We enjoy collaborating with our clients as we build their websites or market their businesses.If your business or organization needs to present itself professionally to the world, we can help you. That's our job, to help our clients be successful...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help home service businesses grow with expert review and reputation management, web design, content writing, SEO, Google Ads, and social media marketing to drive leads and boost online visibility...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Primal Space is a digital agency based in Scotland. Primarily specializing in WordPress website design & development and offering a wide range of other digital services...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Our team of experts is passionate about seeing our clients succeed, and we have a track record of delivering outstanding results.We provide a wide range of services, including search engine optimization, web design, pay-per-click advertising, email marketing, and many other strategies to help you connect...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Delta, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We reinforce your brand's identity via the use of digital technology, effective marketing, communication, and design strategies implemented on the appropriate platforms. Our substantial teams' deep awareness of industry dynamics, research capabilities, broad business shrewdness, and digital intelligence set...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in Web Design and Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Graphic Design, Website Re-designs, Modernize your old HTML site converting to WordPress CMS, Website Maintenance, Cost Efficient Consulting & Independent Contracting Services...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Rockville, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Whether you're looking for print design, web design, or an all encompassing brand experience. We approach your graphics from the standpoint that each person is uniquely different. Therefore your love and passion in life and how you bring it into the world it through your business is your own...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Reptagon Digital is a leading Web Design Agency focused on delivering world-class websites for its clients. Their result-driven approach called SOCR is what separates them from the rest...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Audio Production
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sherbet Donkey Media is where a diverse group of talented minds come together to craft outstanding work for you and your organization. We make magic happen...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Stoke Prior, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
WeCT offers a unique set of skills to help you realize your goals and understand the complexities of technology. A passionate blend of experience, expertise, creativity and an ear for listening makes us stand out among other web design & development teams in Jersey City & New York City area. We'll partner up...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Eightfold offers specialized web development services with a focus on creating high-performance web products using a range of platforms and frameworks. The company recognizes the importance of strategy in achieving success in any web project and assists clients and their teams in identifying the platforms and...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
As a French-founded creative digital agency in Ho Chi Minh City, LesMichels.fr understands the intricate needs of entrepreneurs and strives to maximize their business reach both online and offline. By delivering custom brand identities coupled with user-friendly showcases and eCommerce websites stocked...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webology World represents a digital gateway to success, offering a comprehensive hub for all marketing and web-related ventures. Its expert team specializes in strategizing and optimizing online growth, encompassing websites, stores, apps, and communities. The agency excels in tailoring solutions using .NET...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Epic Apps | Custom Mobile App Development & Web Platforms...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Katnip Marketing specializes on high-quality work from seasoned individuals. We will provide you the attention and personal care you need, as well as the results you require, at a reasonable price. That is how we have beaten the large agencies and delivered genuine results for our clients for over a decade...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/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
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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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