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At Raleigh Digital, we believe in honesty and transparency. You'll receive clear and concise answers from us, free of jargon. Forget the typical SEO spiel about keywords and links. We offer a better approach backed by decades of industry experience...
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- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help our clients increase their sales by enhancing their online presence by utilizing our knowledge of the products, construction techniques, and the channel...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Blacksburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Artzap Studio is an innovative and digital agency situated in Metro Manila, Philippines that offers strategic services for branding & graphic design, website creation & development, digital marketing needs, photography projects as well as video production. Our relationship with our clients begins on the...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Las Piñas, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Indie Ridge is the go-to agency for ambitious, forward-thinking companies who want to make a splash online. For those that have tried and failed in their own marketing attempts - either due to lack of training or just too much learning on their plate – relax! Let Indie Ridge help you regain control with...
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- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Full Frame Marketing Inc. isn't just any Vancouver, BC based branding and marketing agency - we specialize in building relationships between our clients and their customers that last easy beyond the project at hand! We can handle it all: from award-winning design to social media outreach, Full Frame has the...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Maple Ridge, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
5 Dog Digital Marketing Agency provides the necessary tools to ensure your business reaches its peak potential. Our full-service approach offers website design and development, a market analysis of competitors and custom strategy creation, SEO services that draw in customers, Google & Microsoft advertising...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Pharr, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We have been in business for more than ten years and have worked in numerous nations and industries...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Discover the transformation potential of your business with BuildThis. Our Chicago-based team brings digital solutions to life, from web design and development, to marketing that reaches those who matter most. Unlock powerful performance through our in-house experts – think stunning visuals for a website...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Need to level up your digital game? Look no further than Digital Marketing Manila! Our knowledgeable team is ready and waiting to help you with all of your online needs - from website design and development, PPC Management, Online Reputation Mangement, Social Media Marketing and Internet marketing (SEO) for...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Taguig, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AyadiPro Technology Solutions is revolutionizing the industry from Silicon Valley. We specialize in offering a wide range of top-tier services and multimedia production that are designed to keep our customers engaged - including incredible web design, cutting edge app development, SEO & Social Media Marketing...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Matterhorn. is a Calgary-based full-service marketing solutions provider. Our company was formed in 2008, and our owner, David Howse, brings over 30 years of marketing expertise to the table. Our team is dedicated to helping businesses grow through effective marketing strategies...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As one of the most experienced and successful SEO firms in the US, SharpNET Solutions offers a broad range of digital marketing services to businesses of all sizes. With over 20 years of industry-leading expertise in SEO marketing, we have maintained an A+ rating with the BBB, and have received numerous...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BARREK Group is a solutions-focused agency that delivers high-quality projects to improve business activities. They prioritize quality in everything they do, ensuring that their clients receive the ideal solutions to drive success...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Web3 Meta Growth assists enterprises and organizations in achieving exponential expansion in the Web2 and Web3 arena. Our team specializes in technologies such as virtual billboards, the Metaverse, WordPress, and others. Our primary objective is to assist our customers in establishing a powerful online...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Splendid Webs, an ethically driven online marketing agency, offers diverse solutions, from creative one-page websites to comprehensive online presence management. With a unique commitment to ecology and equality, the agency strives to contribute to the global movement for reduced suffering and enhanced...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Creation Media, we are the ideal partners to get your business moving in the right direction. Our expert team of creatives work with innovative technologies that fuse together unique solutions tailored just for you and your brand. From Start-Ups to Voluntary organizations, our cutting edge marketing...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sligo, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Partners Marketing Group is a digital marketing firm in Atlanta that specializes in delivering measurable results for small and medium-sized businesses. Our company has been around since 2001 and has aided almost 200 SMBs in achieving substantial growth through affordable lead generation and brand awareness...
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- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are The Click Depot, a full-service web design and digital marketing company offering creative design services and innovative web marketing solutions...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
My name is Ryan Jackson. As the owner of Infinite Creations Atlanta, it’s a privilege to always serve you and have the opportunity to gain your business! When I first created this business back in 2013, I was amazed at the feeling I had of helping someone with a great idea. There’s no greater feeling than...
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dunwoody, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our full funnel expertise covers everything from awareness to consideration, conversion, loyalty, and advocacy. We aim to achieve outcomes and goals such as relevant traffic, phone calls, leads, transactions, revenue, CVR, ROI, advanced tracking, data insights, web design and development, creatives (visual...
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- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Targu Mures, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our team of specialists in digital marketing is dedicated to understanding your needs and is passionate about what we do...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Ledegem, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vicara Marketing offers digital marketing solutions that help you share your message, generate more leads, and expand your company...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Pointe-Claire, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roopokar is a Dhaka-based IT company that provides web design, web development, and software development services to private companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies worldwide. We have extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes and industries, and we are committed to...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Meraki Marketing Agency, we put 110% into everything we do and go above and beyond...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Corvallis, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Appy Ventures is a group of seasoned entrepreneurs who serve as Tech Partners to businesses. Since 2014, we have been collaborating with aspiring entrepreneurs and ambitious companies to turn their ideas into reality. Our work spans various industries, with an emphasis on cutting-edge technology that can...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Farnham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We collaborate with forward-thinking individuals and groups to assist them in conceiving and developing innovative, elegant and ground-breaking software solutions to challenging issues...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a Marketing Partner for Startups and Small Businesses. At GreenBlueBrown, we get a lot of satisfaction out of being able to assist proprietors of little businesses. We take intricate digital marketing tactics and transform them into straightforward, individualized solutions that can help your company...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
End-to-end eCommerce website development and infrastructure solutions for B2B, B2C, and D2C proven by our 1000+ happy clients in 170 countries...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The business has been giving startups, small businesses, people, and everyone in between the tools they need to use technology to enhance their quality of life and grow their businesses since 2014...
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- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our primary goal is to offer solutions that enable our clients to accomplish their marketing and business objectives. We are aware of the distinctive qualities of your brand and think that a strong branding strategy can help your company grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Politetech Software is a leading software company with over 9 years of experience in developing AI, web and mobile applications. We have a proven track record of successfully delivering over 100 projects worldwide to clients ranging from small startups to multi-national conglomerates...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our digital agency can assist you with online business planning and research, website and software audits, and B2B and B2C solution optimization...
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Parux is a digital product studio that helps startups and scale-ups design, develop and launch high-impact digital products and ventures...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Materiell is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) that offers advanced WordPress development, enterprise WordPress managed hosting, and support services to enterprise clients across the United States...
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- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Commence Studio is a multidisciplinary design studio that specializes in branding, packaging, and Shopify ecommerce development. They work with companies in various industries, including CPG, edu, food & beverage, lifestyle, and cannabis, to lead them to a sustainable and socially conscious path...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Label Collective is a 100% women-owned creative studio based in Austin, TX, that partners with medium and large businesses across various industries to help them tell their visual story. They provide customized solutions in branding, graphic design, web design and development, social media management, and...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Supporting Small Businesses and Start-Ups with SEM, SEO, Social and E-commerce Marketing. Atrybe's mission is to support small businesses in North America with research and data-driven marketing programs. Some of the services offered are: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization and E-commerce...
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- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Gold Front is a category design studio that helps growth-stage startups create and own their categories through comprehensive end-to-end services. They've helped build category-defining brands for companies like Uber and Robinhood, and provide a North Star to guide brand, culture, and product decisions...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Zhoosh Creative is an award-winning digital agency that specializes in thoughtful web and branding designs to take businesses from drab to fab. Their team works closely with clients to achieve goals, propel brands to the next level, and increase revenue by up to 30%...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are expert strategists, designers, writers, and developers dedicated to creating attention-grabbing brands and websites. Through close collaboration and meticulous project management, we ensure an exceptional client experience and outstanding final results...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our branding agency specializes in creating memorable and impactful branding solutions that resonate with your audience. Our award-winning team offers a range of creative services, such as brand strategy, visual identity, web design, and more, to help your organization stand out from the crowd...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Our digital agency originated in Cluj-Napoca, a small yet determined city, and is comprised of a dedicated and enthusiastic team of digital professionals. We have a strong passion for web development and consider ourselves to be experts (or even gurus) in this field. Since 2009, we have been providing...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a design studio specializing in brand and product design. Our expertise lies in creating and nurturing brands through their early, rapid growth, and maturity stages...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
GreenPixel is a digital agency that provides professional design teams to help you scale your business without the hassle of design. With GreenPixel, you can stream graphic design options that align with your monthly requests, just like you would with Netflix...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a software house based in Krakow, specializing in the development of WordPress and WooCommerce websites. With over 12 years of experience, we have a proven track record of creating dependable websites, web applications, e-commerce solutions, CMS, and CRM systems for various business and technology...
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- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a team of innovative digital creatives, all of whom work remotely. Our unique approach to our craft allows us to constantly offer fresh perspectives and ideas to our clients. Despite our physical distance, we collaborate seamlessly to create exceptional digital content...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Teko is the independent digital agency that collaborates with exceptional people in the tech space, delivering great digital experiences across mobile and web. We help clients accelerate their digital transformation by creating personalized solutions that enhance their customer journey, based on a growth...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- North Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
For 18 years, we have been successfully delivering measurable results for brands from all industries and different corners of the world. Our activities are based on carefully developed standards and are driven by creativity and passion for digital...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Formerly Baxter Christenson, we are now BAXTER branded inc. Same great design, fantastic people, and good times just a different name...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our expertise is articulating your unique message, engaging audiences, and converting clicks into customers. We're brand architects that help innovative companies effectively communicate their value. Unlike most marketing agencies, we don't have the typical costly overhead, and our passion for simplifying...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/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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