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Tasarloji helps businesses grow through custom software, high-performance websites, SEO, and data-driven digital marketing. We combine technology and strategy to create scalable digital solutions that generate measurable business results...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Yalova, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A technical partner that integrates with your company and its adjectives, with a long-term perspective and alignment with business goals and objectives...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a team of digital marketing specialists that partner with clients to create online experiences designed to help their brands evolve, engage, and stand out. Lets talk about your current and long term goals for your small to medium-size business and grow together to create solutions and results...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Vistoso Creative is an independent web design and development studio in Staunton, Virginia, working with small businesses and nonprofits across the Shenandoah Valley. We build custom websites and web applications shaped around how your business actually runs, not a template. Every site we make is fast...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- SEO
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- Location
- Staunton, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Agency Marketing delivers AI SEO, Local SEO, General SEO, PPC, Lead Generation, Web Development & Social Media Marketing with 15+ years of trusted results...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
High Tide Marketing is a full service digital agency built for businesses that want measurable growth, not vanity metrics. We combine strategy, creative, and data to drive real results across web design, SEO, paid advertising, social media, lead generation, and video marketing. Whether you're launching...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pooler, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
18 years of building digital platforms that actually work. No fluff. No filler. Just senior-level design, strategy, and execution that moves the needle...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lorien Web is a one-person webd esign and development studio based in Central Ohio, building hand-coded sites and Shopify stores for small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations. Every project is fixed-price, personally delivered, and built to stay fast and maintainable for years...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Galloway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
London studio. We design and build web and mobile products, plus automation and search visibility for startups and growing brands...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Invonext is a digital growth agency specializing in Local SEO, Google Maps ranking, website development, business automation, and AI-powered marketing solutions for local businesses. Trusted by more than 3,500 businesses worldwide, the agency helps companies increase calls, leads, and appointments through...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Sarasota Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mahraj Technologies is a performance-focused digital agency. As a digital marketing agency, we help businesses grow through SEO, PPC, social media marketing, web development, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile App Development, and UI and UX design. We deliver data-driven strategies, lead generation campaigns...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Alaska, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Naxilon is a US-based software company from Arlington, Texas. We build custom software, web and mobile apps, and nextgen database systems that process data at lightning speed. Our team loves solving complex problems with simple, elegant solutions. Whether you need a CRM, ERP, or a full business suite, we...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Haitian Dev is an elite tech engineering studio specializing in custom web, mobile, and AI solutions. We bridge the gap between local businesses and global technology standards by delivering cutting-edge innovations (AI-first thinking, edge computing, immersive 3D design). Combining international quality with...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bombardopolis, Haiti
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We don't just build websites that look pretty; we bui high-performance digital engines designed to turn casual visitors into paying customers.A lot of agencies rely on clunky, slow, cookie-cutter templates that frustrate users and hurt your SEO. At Dream Designs Agency, we take a completely custom...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Austin Code Monkey delivers integrated Local SEO, AI Search Optimization, and Website Design, ensuring your business dominates Google and AI-powered results...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
PageFreak is a web design studio specializing in custom one-page websites that help businesses launch fast and convert more visitors. With a streamlined, async process, transparent pricing, and managed hosting, websites are custom-built and ready in just one day...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
River City Digital is a St. Louis digital marketing agency helping local businesses get found online on Google, in the map pack, and now in AI search like ChatGPT. Our local team builds custom websites from scratch (no templates), sharpens local SEO, and makes sure you show up when customers and AI tools are...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Builder Ltd is a leading London web design and development agency specialising in custom websites for businesses across London and the UK. We create professional, responsive, and SEO-optimised websites that help businesses increase online visibility, generate qualified leads, and drive sustainable growth...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Providing software and enginneering design solutions, website development, database management, AI training, PLC programming and scada systems, as well as microchip embedded systems.Providing software and enginneering design solutions, website development, database management, AI training, PLC programming and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Software Development
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- Location
- Pretoria, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Adappt is a UK-based software development company founded in 2011, trusted by the World Health Organization, UK Home Office, LexisNexis, and British Museum across 15 years of unbroken delivery. We provide dedicated development teams, bespoke software, AI solutions, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure for...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- IoT
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
One Blue Pixel supports small to medium scale local businesses with their website and online marketing. I build websites and tools, run ads and more to help you find more customers and run your business efficiently...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Falkirk, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We design high-converting websites that help businesses grow...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AI automation agency for B2B and operations-heavy teams. We design, build, and operate AI agents and workflows with measured outcomes 25+ in production...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Drift Studio is a brand and digital design studio helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations build memorable identities, websites, and digital experiences. We combine strategy, creativity, and thoughtful design to create brands that connect and move beyond the ordinary...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Born West is a creative tech agency. We turn ambitious ideas into working software from inception to launch. Our senior strategists, designers, and engineers work as one team to shape digital products, AI-powered tools, platforms, and experiences that are thoughtful, scalable, and built to ship...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Vayes is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to turning online presence into measurable business growth. We specialize in performance-driven SEO, ROI-focused PPC management, custom web development, and advanced analytics. By combining technical precision with market strategy, we help brands...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A brand and product design studio for travel, hospitality and lifestyle. We build the identities, websites and products that make experience brands the one people remember, from the first conversation through to the thing being live and used...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Warwick, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crisp Design is a full-service digital agency based in Blainville, QC, serving clients across Canada. We specialize in UX/UI design, web design and development, brand identity, graphic design, and motion. With 25+ years of experience and measurable results 200% more sales per day, 30%+ ad click lifts we bring...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Blainville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sun Coast Digital Media helps South Florida small businesses turn missed calls into booked jobs and quiet websites into steady revenue. We build fast-launch websites, run done-for-you social content, and deploy voice assistants and lead-gen automation every system tested in our own business before a client...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
97 Ads helps ambitious brands turn digital traffic into measurable business growth. The agency combines paid media, SEO, analytics, conversion tracking and web development to build efficient acquisition systems across Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, WordPress and Shopify. Every engagement is shaped around...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bebra, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Accelerate growth in the marine industry with specialized marketing strategies designed for boat builders, dealerships, and marine service providers. We combine advanced search engine optimization, entity optimization, and multi-channel digital campaigns to drive qualified leads and maximize revenue.Scale...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DigitalWaze is a results-focused digital agency helping brands grow through AI-powered SEO, performance-driven web design, and intelligent marketing automation. Whether you're launching, scaling, or optimizing, we build solutions that help you win today and in the future of search...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Murrysville, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Solutions CA is an Orange County web design and digital marketing agency helping small businesses improve their online presence and generate more qualified leads. We create responsive, conversion-focused websites and provide SEO, paid advertising, and workflow automation services. Our clients receive...
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- Web Design
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Inside est une société de conseil et de services numériques qui simplifie et accélère la transformation des entreprises, de la stratégie à la mise en œuvre, avec un objectif clair : produire des résultats concrets et durables. Nous accompagnons nos clients sur lensemble de leur chaîne de valeur :...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Toulouse, France
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
WEBBLDR is a Cedar Rapids marketing agency that markets construction companies the way contractors actually work: on the jobsite and on schedule. We build websites, capture jobsite photos and videos, fly drones, and shape brands for contractors across Iowa. Our team knows the trades, shows up while crews are...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO Bradenton FL helps local businesses improve their Google visibility and attract more qualified customers. We provide practical, results-driven SEO services, including keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, local SEO, content strategy, link building, and detailed reporting. Our team focuses...
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- Web Design
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Design Hub Solutions is a results-driven full service digital agency providing professional website design, web development, SEO, branding, logo design, mobile app development, and digital marketing services. We help startups, small businesses, and enterprises build a strong online presence through creative...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Logiks is a Paris technology consultancy uniting web, AI, data, cybersecurity, SEO and UX in one accountable team. Clients get a dedicated project-tracking platform for full delivery visibility, plus the Logiks Toolbox with nearly 400 exclusive discounts on software and business services: more control, lower...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Atlas Growth Systems is a Cincinnati GEO and SEO agency helping businesses earn greater visibility across Google, Google Maps, ChatGPT and AI-powered search. Co-founded by Marsel Sabirdjanov and Sami Rhechaoui, Atlas combines Generative Engine Optimization, local SEO, authority building and traditional search...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Mason, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing Vines helps contractors, home service businesses, and outdoor service companies grow through strategic web design, SEO, Local SEO, paid advertising, branding, and lead generation. We focus on measurable results like qualified calls, estimates, and booked jobs...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tecknoc is solutions-based SEO and digital marketing agency that solves visibility, conversion and business problems to increase your visibility and sales...
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- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Garland, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Broad Lantern Media is a web design and digital marketing agency in Mount Pocono, PA, serving HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and other home service businesses. We build websites, manage local SEO, and optimize Google Business Profiles so clients get found by nearby customers. Our team also develops proprietary SEO...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
86interactive is an independent boutique design studio founded in Lima, Peru, in 2008. We combine strategy, branding, UX/UI, web and software development, digital marketing, and content production to build meaningful brand experiences. Our approach is personal, flexible, and tailored to each business. With...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Placed builds custom websites and local SEO strategies for home-service businesses and local companies in Vancouver, WA, focused on clearer positioning, stronger visibility, and more leads...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Avexra Digital helps service businesses turn scattered online efforts into dependable growth. We design conversion-focused websites, improve organic and local search visibility, build acquisition campaigns, and automate lead handling and reporting. By connecting technical execution with marketing strategy, we...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grow My Security Company helps security businesses grow through specialized SEO, digital marketing, lead generation, web development, PPC, and AI-powered marketing solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago Ridge, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
EVDSOFT is a Türkiye-based software company building custom applications, AI-powered business platforms, SaaS products, e-commerce systems and modern web experiences. We combine software engineering, automation, API integrations and practical AI to solve operational problems for growing businesses. Our work...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative Creative Agency is a digital agency helping businesses grow through custom website design, SEO, free hosting, and digital marketing. We build effective websites and provide strategies that improve visibility, generate leads, and turn visitors into customers...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You know your work is good. Your brand should say so, too. Firelight is a strategic communication partner. We help organizations find their direction, then build the brand, website, and materials that carry it. Strategy first, so everything after it says the same thing...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Meridian, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Review Buzz is a digital marketing agency helping businesses improve their online visibility and brand presence. Our services include SEO, Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, social media marketing, reputation management, and website solutions. We focus on practical, tailored strategies that...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
What are the best web design companies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.



















































