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Hi-Rez Collective helps businesses improve their visibility across Google and today's AI-powered search platforms. We specialize in SEO, AI visibility, technical optimization, content strategy, and authority building that help your business get found by the right people. Whether someone searches on Google or...
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- SEO
- AEO
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- Woodstock, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Toronto video production and digital marketing agency for cosmetic clinics, med spas and beauty brands. In-house cinematography, social, ads and SEO...
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- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Thornhill, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Tanexa Group is a technology company that builds intelligent software, AI solutions, websites and digital systems that help businesses automate operations, improve efficiency and scale with confidence...
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- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OpsAgents is an AI technology company that builds and deploys supervised autonomous AI agents for business operations. Its platform integrates AI agents with existing business tools to automate workflows such as sales, CRM, invoicing, recruiting, content, and operational management...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Herzliya, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Animas Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Durango, Colorado, serving businesses across Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners. Founded in 2016 by Tyler Rice, the agency pairs modern web design with the systems that move revenue — SEO, Google Business Profile and local-search...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Durango, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
YWD is a Langley-based video agency that turns business goals into clear, useful content. We handle strategy, planning, filming, editing, and delivery for commercials, brand and founder stories, testimonials, explainers, social campaigns, YouTube, events, and livestreams. We also build managed subscription...
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- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Langley, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building email growth systems for Shopify brands that want predictable revenue...
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- Email Marketing
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lantana, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Philo Creatives is a creative and digital agency based in East Brunswick, NJ, offering design, development, content writing, and digital marketing services. We help brands build a strong digital presence with strategy-driven and personalized creative solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- East Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
Boutique AI consulting house in Boston. Custom AI systems on a fixed fee of $45,000 to $180,000, code owned at handoff, prototype before you pay...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Attleboro, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Grupo Oro is a tech company in Málaga, Spain, that designs, builds and runs custom software, AI agents and automation for real businesses. Our agents answer WhatsApp and phone calls, issue invoices, book appointments and triage email, with cost traceability and a human in control. We also build iOS and...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Málaga, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Website design, SEO, social media marketing and Google Ads for HVAC and construction companies nationwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Portales, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Software studio in Seoul and Ho Chi Minh City building web platforms, mobile apps, and custom business software for Korean and Vietnamese businesses...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Furqan SEO helps Iowa businesses improve search visibility, generate qualified leads, and build SEO-friendly websites designed for growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
KanzleiPerformance ist eine B2B-Marketingagentur aus Hamburg, die sich auf Rechtsanwaltskanzleien spezialisiert. Das Leistungsangebot umfasst Kanzleimarketing, Suchmaschinenoptimierung, Google Ads, Social-Media-Werbung sowie die Gestaltung von Kanzlei-Websites. Kanzleien werden dabei sowohl bei der...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
M Zee is an independent marketing and growth agency led by Mohammed Fawzee, with marketing experience since 2017. We help companies and online stores in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt build a steady marketing system instead of one-off campaigns: growth strategy, paid advertising, content and social media...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Easy Studio crée des sites web sur mesure, optimisés pour Google et pensés pour transformer votre visibilité en nouveaux clients...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Aywaille, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $68/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Its not your job to build digital services that feel intuitive, look damn good, and are rock-solid under the hood. Or to make sure they deliver business results you can actually measure...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Pixitech specializes in design and the arts, offering a range of services including web development, web hosting, and 2D and 3D animation for product demonstrations or custom intros. Our expertise lies in crafting dynamic websites tailored for blogs and e-commerce stores, ensuring security, reliability, and...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TechCompose is the vibrant web development and software development outsourcing company in India providing information technology services to the client’s global (USA, UK, Canada, Middle East, Australia). TechCompose is premium and pioneer service provider for Ruby on Rails, Angular JS, Laravel, WordPress...
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- Web Design
- Public Relations
- WordPress Website Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tec-Sense Innovations is a global digital technology partner helping startups, SMBs, and enterprises build scalable software, web, mobile, eCommerce, UI/UX, and digital growth solutions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DENWOIT.com a IT service company for startups and SME . We help them to select right technology/solution -> setup -> manage it...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Advotis Agency is a digital marketing firm based in Pune, specializing in data-driven strategies to accelerate business growth. Their services include SEO, Google Ads, social media marketing, web development, mobile app development, and more. They offer tailored solutions across various industries such as...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Softradix is a technical solution provider company and has been helping businesses since 2017. We are an expert team of Flutter, Angular, PHP, React.js, and full-stack developers...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brilliantech is a future-forward technology company simplifying digital transformation with intelligent software solutions, AI-powered platforms, and trusted long-term partnerships serving startups, mid-market companies, and enterprise organizations worldwide...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dots and Coms is a digital solutions company focused on helping businesses grow through technology and creativity. We specialize in web development, e-commerce, mobile apps, branding, SEO, digital marketing, and cloud hosting. We create scalable, user-focused modern digital solutions...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Vadodara, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Vibrantick Infotech Solutions is a results-driven digital agency specializing in SEO, web development, and performance marketing. We help businesses grow online through innovative strategies, data-driven campaigns, and impactful digital solutions...
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- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
InfiniWeb Technologies is a trusted IT company delivering custom websites, software, mobile apps, and digital marketing solutions to help businesses grow digitally...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Lucerrá is an immersive brand experience design studio, crafting digital cinematic spaces through storytelling, motion and technology for brands that do not simply want to be found but remembered...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- VR/AR
- Branding
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- Location
- Jodhpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Embra Technologies builds high-performance websites, strengthens search visibility, and creates smarter digital experiences that help businesses attract customers and grow. We combine custom development, SEO, and automation to turn online presence into real business opportunities...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Groto is an AI-first full-stack design studio helping startups and enterprises build products that drive growth. We've partnered with 250+ brands, delivered 400+ products across 30+ countries, and helped clients raise $18M+. Rated 4.9 on Clutch with Toptal Top 3% talent...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At SimpliSage Technologies, we help businesses achieve sustainable growth by providing tailored solutions that blend creativity, technology, and strategic insights...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Talentelgia is a renowned IT consulting company in India, with a global presence primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Lahore-based agency that builds AI agents, chatbots, voice assistants and workflow automations for businesses in any time zone. Alongside the automation work, the team ships SEO-ready websites on WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify and Laravel, native and cross-platform mobile apps, and search visibility programs...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- SEO
- AEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We build powerful web platforms for Australian businesses from early-stage ventures to established enterprises combining custom application development, B2B and B2C eCommerce systems, and deep ERP integration...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- South Yarra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
U-Thrive Marketing is Tulsa's premier full-service digital marketing & website design agency based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We provide the following services to our clients:SEO Tulsa - Search Engine Optimization Tulsa Website Design & Web-Development Pay Per Click Marketing & Management / Online Advertising Tulsa...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Image Marketing is a top-ranked agency offering expert traditional and digital marketing solutions. With 10+ years of experience, we serve local and national clients across industries, delivering award-winning branding, PR, and design. As in-house partners we craft strategies that set brands apart...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a Branding & Marketing Design studio dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategy and beautiful design. From logos and identity systems to custom websites, we create solutions that attract customers, boost sales, and elevate your brand...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CORD Digital specializes in Conversion Optimization, Content Creation, Effective SEO & Google AdWords, and Social Media Management. We are also experts in Online Advertising, Video Ads, and multimedia production, which include 2D & 3D animation, Visual Effects, and infographics Etc...
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- SEO
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Giza, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Purple, Rock, Scissors is an Orlando-based strategic creative agency that blends empathy, data and technology to design and develop digital products and immersive brand experiences. Since 2002, the multidisciplinary team has partnered with startups, global brands and cultural institutions to deliver...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
WECREATE agency is the focus of the Amsterdam and Hong Kong-based agency. They provide services such as Web design, web development, graphic design, E-commerce solutions, app design, app development, video productions, digital marketing, SEO, social media campaigns, advertising design, packaging...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Indigo image is a full service Chicago web design company . We have 19+ years experience in creating websites, graphic design and SEO (search engine optimization). We are your creative partner.Our affordable, professional solutions make us an easy choice for small to medium sized businesses, demanding top...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sion Creativos' mission is to help companies in the country to optimize communication with their customers and employees, increase their presence on the Internet and conventional media, generating a positive impact that is reflected in the production and sales of the company...
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- eCommerce Development
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Cali, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Jim founded Nerd Crossing with a simple mission in mind—to provide the world with a trustworthy, customer service-focused technology and web service provider. Nerd Crossing offers honest, high quality technology services to the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- El Sobrante, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Are top rated search engine optimization SEO agancy in the USA. We are providing the best Digital Marketing Services. SEO, PPC Management, Local Seo Services. etc...
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- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Avant Digital is a full service digital marketing and web design agency based in Sheffield made up of an experienced team of graphic designers, SEO experts, PPC specialists and social media gurus. We work with all clients from startups to international businesses and can work with all budgets...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
From accounts to creative, the 50 professionals of Trilix make it our mission to fuse passion with the purpose for our clients...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Up & Running Design Co. is a full-service graphic design, website design, and marketing company based in Bismarck, ND...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Since 1997, more than 1,000 B2B and B2C companies worldwide have trusted Northwoods to lead, develop and execute more than 5,000 digital strategies, digital marketing and advertising initiatives, websites, and software projects...
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- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Shorewood, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Our long term relations with clients prove our competencies in various fields like communication strategies, web design, digital campaigns, PPC, social media etc...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Multidisciplinary Digital Agency with more than 14 years of experience developing innovative platforms for digital transformation. Regardless of whether you are a startup, freelancer or company, our mission is to make users fall in love with web design , online store design or app development . Therefore...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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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