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Appnet New Media Studio has a 31+ year track record of building websites that drive business. Let us turn your website into your best salesperson. We have thousands of 5-Star reviews with numerous, referral agencies and zero complaints with the Better Business Bureau in over 20 years...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fragtal is a strategic design agency that helps brands grow through thoughtful design, technology, and storytelling. They specialize in crafting digital products, brand identities, and experiences that connect deeply with audiences. With a focus on creativity and innovation, Fragtal empowers businesses to...
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- Branding
- Print Design
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- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Accelerated Media Products works with small business owners to grow their brand. We also specialize in residential drafting and graphic design...
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- Product Design
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- West Fargo, North Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A boutique agency that doesn't sacrifice quality for scale. We create custom marketing strategies for each client that focus on profit, not just visibility metrics. Get to know us and you'll see why small teams are a better fit for you...
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- Location
- West Valley City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alder Creek Digital helps small businesses stand out and attract more clients by building a strong, professional online presence. We specialize in showcasing your business with the same professionalism and impact as industry leaders, helping you compete confidently and grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Allison Park, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brand Alchemy Marketing is a Dallas-based agency transforming underperforming marketing into measurable business growth. Founded by a former VP of Marketing with 15+ years of experience leading strategies for startups and billion-dollar brands, we bring a unique blend of data-driven strategy and bold creative...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Exline Labs is a remote-first user experience design company and custom software development team focused on UK and EU startups and SMEs. We design and build bespoke web platforms, AI solutions, and SaaS MVPs through strategy-led, user-centered development...
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- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vagabond Creative, or Vagabond Creativethat was the original name of our creative collective, which later became simply Vagabond Agency. Working with global brands has given us flexibility, insight, and freedom of movement. For us, how matters more than where. Connecting from different time zones, we cover...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were here to help you achieve the dreams that are uniquely yours. We deliver smart, scalable, and budget-friendly web solutions designed to grow your business. With a strong focus on quality and consistency, our team crafts tailored web experiences that drive real results. Trusted by over 1200 clients...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Bradford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
SEO Company USA is a digital marketing agency based in Irvine, California, that specializes in search engine optimization and comprehensive online marketing solutions. The agency offers services such as organic SEO, pay-per-click advertising, social media marketing, SEO-focused web design, WordPress website...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Web Design Concepts, we transform ideas into stunning digital experiences. Founded in 2013 by a team of passionate designers and developers, we've grown into a full-service web design agency in Durban dedicated to crafting websites that not only look beautiful but also drive results for businesses...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Durban, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Impulzo Digital is a results-driven digital marketing agency based in Querétaro, Mexico, focused on helping businesses grow through strategic, data-backed digital solutions. The agency combines creativity, technology, and marketing expertise to build customized strategies that increase visibility, generate...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
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- Location
- Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AR Smart Marketing is a full-service digital advertising agency built to help local and national businesses grow with smarter targeting, stronger branding, and measurable results. We specialize in SEO, geofencing, retargeting, streaming video, social media, and high-converting campaign strategy...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Design Centura is a full service creative agency that helps businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs build powerful visual identities and compelling online experiences. They specialize in logo design, brand identity systems, responsive website design and development, and digital creative assets tailored to...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elite Website Solutions is a digital agency focused on creating high-performing, visually compelling digital experiences that go beyond surface-level design. With a philosophy centered on strategic performance, the agency blends aesthetics with functionality to deliver websites and brand assets that not only...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing, PR, and website development for growing B2B brands and healthcare practices. Full-service marketing agency combining PR, SEO, content strategy, digital and traditional marketing to help your business grow...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I am a freelance web designer and developer based in Hong Kong. I have been building websites and digital products for 16 years, from simple marketing sites to more complex platforms and tools...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Independiente Creative Consulting is a full-service creative and digital consulting agency based in El Paso, Texas, with over 15 years of experience. The agency partners closely with businesses and entrepreneurs to deliver tailored solutions in branding, marketing, and web development that drive real...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TalaTech is a digital solutions firm focused on helping business build and scale high perfoming digital experiences. Through technology, strategy and performance marketing, to mention but a few, we make sure we provide our clients with the best value for money...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital agency from Graz, Austria: Web design, branding, marketing, content, AI & automation, AI mentoring and workshops. AI-powered, fast, no compromises. 500+ completed projects...
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- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Graz, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Resonate is a design-led digital agency focused on website design, user experience and brand identity. We work with businesses to create clear, effective digital platforms that support growth. Our work combines thoughtful design with practical delivery, ensuring every project is both visually strong and...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hertford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Vanilla Circus is a UK-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content marketing, AI search optimization, and organic growth strategies. The agency helps businesses improve their online visibility, attract qualified traffic, and generate sustainable leads through data-driven search marketing and...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Ripley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Virio is an AI-first digital agency based in Tuscany, Italy, helping SMEs grow through web development, e-commerce, and AI automation. We embed ourselves in client operations to identify where technology actually moves the needle, then we build and implement it. Our model combines lean execution with a...
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- eCommerce Development
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- AI Development
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- Location
- San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aunimeda Software is a premier IT agency specializing in high-performance Next.js development, international SEO, and strategic branding. Established in 2010, we bridge the gap between US business standards and elite Central Asian engineering. With a 24/7 "Follow-the-Sun" development cycle across our hubs in...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AiBoost Marketing is a London-based agency focused on Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) — making brands visible inside AI-generated answers from tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google SGE, and Bing Copilot. We combine technical SEO with entity building, structured data, and citation strategy so that AI...
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a website development company based in Toronto, specializing in helping businesses stand out online by having a unique, custom to their brand and clientele, website...
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ravenence Limited helps businesses grow with AI automation, websites, apps, CRM systems, analytics, and growth infrastructure. We build practical digital systems that automate workflows, improve lead handling, increase conversions, and give businesses clearer visibility into performance and operations...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're an Boston based boutique AI-native consulting and tech studio that partners with early-stage startups, bootstrapped teams, and enterprise innovators to turn ambitious ideas into shipped products in 30 days guaranteed...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Burlington, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Sun Cluster is an Ontario-based, remote-first software company helping small businesses and startups turn manual workflows into practical digital systems. We build custom business software, CRM tools, booking platforms, dashboards, AI chatbots, AI voice support, automation workflows, MVPs, trading bots...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MAJER is a woman-owned firm specializing in integrated marketing, global PR, and strategic communications. We operate on the principle that a brand's public narrative and its marketing infrastructure should function as a single unit. By unifying these three disciplines, we provide the oversight necessary to...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Admita helps addiction treatment centers and behavioral health providers grow qualified admissions through SEO, paid search, and conversion-focused website design. Our work is built around the way people search for care, with strategies that strengthen visibility, improve inquiry quality, and help treatment...
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- AEO
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Phangan Dev is a solo development studio on Koh Phangan, in the Gulf of Thailand also serving Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and remote clients in Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia. The focus is small, owner-run businesses: resorts, rental shops, contractors anyone whose day-to-day doesn't fit off-the-shelf software...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Koh Samui, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Scandinavian design and technology agency committed to innovation and collaboration. For over fifteen years, Aino has helped brands find their inner voice and stay relevant in a sloppy digital world ruled by sameness...
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- Location
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
Best website designers in Huntsville, Madison, AL...
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UK software and AI automation agency, registered in London. Custom websites from £1,999, bespoke platforms from £14,950, AI receptionists and workflow automation for businesses in the UK, Europe and the Middle East...
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Frontend and full-stack developer based in Baku, building corporate websites, online stores and web applications with Next.js, React and TypeScript. Nothing is assembled from a template: each project is coded around what the business actually needs, loads fast on mobile, and ships with an admin panel so the...
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- Location
- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sponge Digital is a web and software studio founded in 2000, based in Germany and working across Europe. We build websites and e-commerce stores, SaaS products, CRM, HRM and automation tools, and mobile apps; we take over redesigns and rework of existing sites and do UI/UX, static design and illustration as...
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- Location
- Eggingen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ColchisLab is a premier digital agency and innovations lab specializing in full-cycle web development, custom automation bots, CRM integrations, and data-driven SEO. We architect robust digital infrastructures tailored to transform business operations and scale online visibility. From custom WordPress...
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
B2B Allies is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Houston, Texas. We specialize in providing comprehensive digital solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses in the Houston, Texas area. Our team is committed to delivering results-driven strategies that enhance your online presence...
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- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Glastonbury, CT agency that treats SEO as a revenue channel. We pair technical SEO, local search, content and conversion-focused web design so home services firms, dental practices, law firms and B2B brands turn search demand into booked calls and qualified leads...
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mobiweb Technologies is a leading Mobility and Custom Web Development Company with an immense experience in delivering customized services in the field of Mobile App & Web Development Fantasy Sports App Development, Blockchain, and Enterprise Mobility Solutions for startups, mid-size enterprises...
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- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We, Webmark8, situated in noida, gurgaon offer an integrated set of digital services using our results driven approach to website design and development company in gurgaon. From domain booking/registration to website hosting, from the development of e-commerce websites to setting up of Payment Gateways. We...
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a Brand, Packaging & Digital Design agency based in Milan.Since 1978 we shape Brand & Packaging Design projects for food & beverage, health & beauty, home care and pharmaceutical sectors.We study, create and develop the identity of the best brands. The ones to be found in people’s every day life.We...
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Paperview design is a branding and design studio that produces visually distinctive work for regional& international clients. From our offices in the two most vibrant cities in the region (Beirut and Dubai),our specialized creatives and planners have given birth to some of the most renowned identities inthe...
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- Package Design
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- Beirut, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Back in 2009 three young entrepreneurs decided to risk their career to start a new venture that was later given the name of Brands Design. The idea that ignited them towards making the move was that of setting up an agency that would meet the graphic design needs of its clients...
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
There’s never a dull moment in agency life. It’s because of the variety that comes with working for so many different clients, on so many different topics, with so many different communication solutions. Let us help you tell your story. Branding and corporate identity; including audits, key...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
You’re either reading this because you thought the logo looks cool or you need to get some Digital Marketing done. Assuming it’s the latter, we won’t bore you with some generic vision and mission that hints at some dystopian future we’ll never witness. Instead we’ll answer the question on your...
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a creative agency based on the philosophy that playful curiousity can inspire innovative solutions.We focus both on the way brands are perceived, and the way organizations operate.On one side of the coin, we help companies improve the way the way their customers think and talk about them through...
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Offering creative, branding, and music marketing solutions. Empirical is an award-winning, full-service creative agency in New York City. We partner with businesses to build, launch and grow their brand identity...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Texas-based Digicode, we excel in enterprise software development, specializing in web and mobile solutions. With a global reach and over 30 years of combined expertise, our team is primed to transform your vision into reality, regardless of project size. Let's collaborate!...
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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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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