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We're a Portland-based Digital Marketing Agency who put down roots in 2008 with a mission to partner with clients we believe in to build their brand, tell their story, and grow their business...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zephora Consulting is a Dubai-based business advisory and digital execution firm helping SMEs and enterprises streamline operations, ensure compliance, and grow through HR, payroll, business consulting, technology, and digital marketing solutions...
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- IT Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SEO Web Design Houston is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in high-performing website design and advanced SEO strategies. With over 25 years of experience, we help businesses in Houston and beyond build a strong online presence that attracts the right audience and converts visitors into...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
On-Target! Marketing & Advertising transforms underachieving marketing into strategies that deliver real business growth. We connect brand positioning, content, digital advertising, lead generation and sales enablement to help companies clarify their message, reach the right audiences and better support their...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
XVERIA is a Tampa-based digital marketing and technology company helping businesses strengthen their brands, improve online visibility, and generate qualified leads. Our services includes SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, social media management, search engine marketing, digital advertising, website...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Binate.ai is an enterprise AI development company headquartered in Austin, Texas, with delivery teams in Dubai, Karachi, and Guangzhou. Backed by parent company Binate Digital, we build custom AI agents, generative AI systems, AI chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, and intelligent automation for...
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- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
ANTLR Interactive designs and builds mobile apps, web apps, and custom software out of Pittsburgh. We've been doing it since 2014 with a small senior team, all in-house. No outsourcing, no offshore hand-offs. The developer you meet on day one writes your code. We put real work into scope and budget before...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DGTL Agence is an AI-driven digital growth agency helping brands become more visible, discoverable and competitive across Google, AI search and digital channels. We combine AI SEO, GEO, AEO, digital branding, web development, performance marketing and social media to turn digital visibility into measurable...
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- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a veteran owned and operated website and internet marketing agency specializing in WordPress, Static sites and optimization for SEO and Ai...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Granville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Flowlix Studio is a UI/UX and web design agency based in Egypt, serving clients across the Arab world. With 80+ projects delivered, we specialize in product design, web development, and brand identity. We also provide white-label design and development services for agencies looking to scale their teams...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ismailia, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Premier Cloud delivers secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions across Canada. We help businesses simplify operations, strengthen security, and grow with confidence through cloud services, IT support, and digital solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
cHaus Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses build stronger brands and connect with their audiences. We bring strategy, web design, SEO, graphic design, social media and digital marketing together under one roof, with a personable, collaborative approach that keeps clients...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Midland, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
Perth SEO agency with published pricing, no lock-in contracts and unedited Search Console case studies. Local SEO, Google Maps, AI search and web design...
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- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Canning Vale, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Twinz Digital, we dont just build online presence; we build digital momentum. We partner with ambitious brands to deliver bespoke web design, seamless automations, and strategic marketing that drive measurable bottom-line growth...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Matale, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Genial Up is a web design studio helping home service businesses build a stronger online presence. We create fast, conversion-focused websites that make companies look credible, explain their services clearly, and turn visitors into qualified leads. Every project is custom-built, mobile-friendly, SEO-ready...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oldsmar, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Tech is a full-service digital solutions company helping businesses, brands, entrepreneurs, and authors grow online...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ciclup is a digital marketing agency in Fortaleza, Brazil, running since 2015. Three services run as one operation: paid media on Google Ads and Meta Ads, social media management and website development. Every account starts with a diagnosis, then tracking setup, then campaigns, so the monthly report shows...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fortaleza, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SLASH Digital Lab is a digital product and experience studio founded in 2022. We design and build high-performing websites, platforms and digital experiences for ambitious organizations across Europe and Latin America...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Geek is a full-service creative and digital agency with opinions, ideas and the expertise to bring them to life. From creative direction and brand identity to bespoke websites, web development, SEO and digital marketing, we combine bold thinking with technical expertise to help businesses stand out and grow...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Codevent is a web design, development, and digital marketing agency based in Asturias, Spain, with more than 30 years of experience developing and promoting online projects. The agency provides end-to-end digital services including website design, custom programming, e-commerce, SEO, GEO, SEM, artificial...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Aviles, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mgroup is a Shopify-only development team from Ukraine and a Shopify Select Partner since 2016. We build and scale stores for brands that have outgrown templates: custom Online Store 2.0 themes, migrations from Magento, WooCommerce and BigCommerce without losing SEO, B2B setups on Shopify Plus, and custom...
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- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Zhytomyr, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Idea Seaker Ltd is a professional digital marketing agency helping businesses grow their online presence, attract more customers, and increase revenue.We provide tailored digital marketing solutions including SEO, Local SEO, Google Business Profile management, Google Ads, social media marketing, website...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Horizon Web Group builds custom websites, web applications, AI-powered tools, and business automation systems for companies that need technology designed around how they actually work. We combine full-stack engineering with business strategy to create practical digital systems from customer-facing platforms...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Got U is your partner for full-service digital marketing. We drive results through SEO, ads, and more. Reach out today to boost your business!...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Delaware, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Aero Interactive is an AI-first design studio for the agentic web.What we do: Agent-ready design systems that AI tools can build from without guessing Product design for AI features: the approval step, failure states, and telling people when AI is involved Websites that answer engines can find, read...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Carmel, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Levesque Creative is a creative agency and media production firm based in Sacramento, California, specializing in visual content and digital growth strategies for architects, landscape designers, swimming pool builders, and luxury builders. Its services combine architectural photography and video, 4K drone...
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- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- West Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pixelon is an Istanbul agency that plans, produces and measures digital growth for clinics, health tourism and product brands. One team covers websites, social media, Google and Meta ads, SEO and brand identity, so strategy, content and media stay in one plan instead of being split between vendors...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom software for growing companies in Mexico: inventory and production systems, customer portals, WhatsApp and AI automation, and websites. Free consultation and a written quote...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irapuato, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Happidev designs, builds and maintains SEO-ready landing pages, business websites, e-commerce stores and web apps for businesses in Nigeria and worldwide. Fixed prices in naira or US dollars...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Youre great on camera. But the editing, the endless revisions, the posting, the file chaos, thats the part that eats your time. We take all of it off your plate...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Audio Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BernSoftware is a small Istanbul studio that designs and builds Next.js websites and web apps, iOS and Android apps, and AI features for businesses. We also ship our own products, including more than 70 App Store apps and BernSFA, a field sales platform, so we know what it takes to launch and maintain...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Tech Nimbus is a software engineering company for businesses that need senior developers without the overhead of a large agency. We build custom software, AI features and SaaS platforms, and place dedicated or contract developers inside client teams. Delivery runs from India with working hours that overlap...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web 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
Alveron Advisory Services delivers premium management consulting in Kampala, Uganda. We partner with businesses and NGOs to drive sustainable growth through data-backed Corporate Strategy, expert HR Compliance, and rigorous MEAL Frameworks. Our certified consultants specialize in market expansion, board...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Animor Studio is a creative agency where strategy, design, storytelling, and technology work together. We help businesses turn complex ideas into clear, memorable digital experiences through strategic web design, branding, content, motion, and AI-powered solutions. Rather than designing for aesthetics alone...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ensenada, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From a studio in Erbil, Zedia has spent more than fifteen years helping businesses in Kurdistan and Iraq stand out. We bring strategy, design, content, technology and film under one roof so a brand looks, sounds and works the same on a billboard, a phone screen and a TV commercial. Over 800 clients have...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Erbil, Iraq
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are North Blue Agency, digital marketing specialists boosting brands toward success with innovative strategies and measurable results...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Anivia Labs is a subscription-based design, engineering, and digital development company headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, serving startups and growing businesses worldwide. It provides access to senior designers and engineers through fixed monthly plans starting at $1,690, offering an alternative to...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your go-to UI/UX destination for seamless, stunning, strategic design because every pixel should work as hard as you do...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At WebX Nepal, we don't just build websites, we create digital experiences that help businesses grow. Whether you need a custom website, a powerful mobile app, or a complete digital solution, were here to bring your vision to life...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
PLR is a boutique, full service growth and technology consulting firm that specializes in delivering tailored search engine optimization strategies that elevate your brand to the top of search engine results, ensuring you capture the attention of your target audience effectively...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DataDriven is a full-service digital marketing company invested in your success. Our innovative, eye-catching designs and quantifiable campaigns engage your target customers, improve your internet marketing, and expand your business...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $13/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Caffeine UX a 360° Design Studio (5 problem 1 solution ;) . For 5+ years we work with various Indian startups, bringing the best solutions for web & mobile, PLG strategy & design...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help make the development journey as simple as possible. Our expert account executives and Project Managers work closely with you to identify the desire functionality of your business and prepare a detail estimate we use a streamlined and efficient production cycle (agile development) to produce...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pixl is a Leading Web Development and Digital Marketing Company In India, Helping Businesses of all Sizes Achieve their Online Goals...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a technology company working on ambitious projects with diversified clients to make enterprises and businesses stand out from the crowd.Step into the world of technological mastery with Softinator TechLabs, where we bring your digital dreams to life. As pioneers in AI, Mobility, Web, Cloud...
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- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Simple Truth is an independent, Chicago-rooted, women-owned creative branding agency focused on connecting with the core of organizations to drive engagement and growth. We partner with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, delivering solutions across branding, campaigns...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At GoEdison, we believe that small businesses are the backbone of the US economy. Our purpose is to offer top-notch digital marketing and advertising services tailored to the needs of small business owners. We prioritize building your digital presence and generating valuable leads, without any unnecessary...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Taliferro Group is an IT services company that provides innovative technology solutions to businesses of all sizes. With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in delivering customized IT solutions that enhance productivity, streamline operations, and drive growth. Our team of skilled...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
For product team roles such as designers, researchers, developers, QAs, product managers, and others, we also specialize in providing custom staffing services (contract, contract to hire, and direct hire services)...
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Torch is a digital agency dedicated to generating cost-effective marketing and sales materials with a high return on investment. We have worked with businesses in a variety of industries to shape marketing strategies, develop digital products, and create content that aids in the expansion of your brand and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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:Â
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goalsÂ
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobileÂ
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to useÂ
- Website development to turn designs into functional websitesÂ
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversionsÂ
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sitesÂ
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. Â
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.Â
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.Â
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks Â
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks Â
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks Â
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ monthsÂ
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months Â
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project. Â
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.Â
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.Â
Pre-launch hidden costsÂ
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)Â
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includesÂ
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)Â
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)Â
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testingÂ
Post-launch hidden costsÂ
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)Â
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirementsÂ
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)Â
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)Â
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.Â
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.Â
| 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:Â
- Structure and site designÂ
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarityÂ
- User experience and UX designÂ
- Mobile and responsive designÂ
- Conversion-focused landing page designÂ
Web development's main focus:Â
- Coding and website developmentÂ
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Â
- Back-end systems and databasesÂ
- Integrations, security, and performanceÂ
- CMS setup and custom functionalityÂ
What are the best web design companies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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