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Whales Design is a design and branding studio founded in 2016 that helps businesses solve problems with the help of design. We're here to create your perfect design from a small logo to a full branding system...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We are more than design, more than pushing pixels. We are Trent Creative. The best test of design and its succes is when it meets or exceeds the business goals of our client needs. It is not about giving our client what they think they need but supplying our clients with what works. We build brands and...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rochester, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Consult PRs consultative approach with clients stems from our corporate culture that thrives on educating clients on what's possible on the internet, with needs-based solutions and world class customer service at the heart of our firm. We are more than just consultants...we seek to become your strategic...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Full-cycle product studio for the AI-native era, building design systems, AI products, and software with growth-stage and enterprise teams...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WordPress agency specialising in business-critical platforms, WooCommerce, and long-term service agreements. We build, operate, and evolve stable, secure WordPress solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Managed Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Elite Crew with years of experience in fintech and humanitarian sector, mobile apps, and web development ready to help get your project to the next level...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Rzeszów, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TISSA Technology LLC is known as a complete IT and online solutions provider in the United States. Delivering digital transformation and services to startups, large‐scale enterprises and government organizations ensures that the clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage with the use of our expertise...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Based in Oradea, Romania, Vision Web is a web design and digital marketing agency with experience in local and international projects...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Oradea, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We help trade businesses across Australia win more work through websites, SEO and Google Ads...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Mindgrub is an award-winning tech consultancy that delivers AI-driven solutions and custom-built digital experiences that drive measurable business results. We partner with organizations to improve efficiency, accelerate growth and build whats next in the AI era...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are an Agile Software and Website Development house, providing pragmatic problem solving, modern project management, and diligent quality assurance. Established in the wake of a devastating downturn in our region's coal industry, Bit Source now exports code rather than coal...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We believe simple web solutions attract more visitors, convert more leads, and sell more products. Simple is not basic. Simple is clarity of thought...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Design & Development That Drives Business Forward. We help to transfer your idea into top-notch product...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
App3null has been developing mobile apps since 2013. In addition to app development, App3null also offers backend development and mobile and web design...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Advance Web Solutions is a professional web design, graphic design, and digital marketing agency based in Airdrie, Alberta. We help companies of all types and sizes grow with success. Whether you are a start-up company or an established brand we'll advance your businesses to the next level!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Airdrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Full-service digital agency specializing in interior designers, architects, artists and luxury brands. Our services include branding, social media marketing and high-end web design. With an artist's touch, we aim to deliver extraordinary results to the most discerning clients with heartfelt service...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Creasions, an digital advertising Dallas Agency, offers top-notch digital marketing strategies that will help your business stay ahead of the competition. Our digital marketing services are designed to increase your online visibility and help your website rank higher on search engines...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're looking for businesses that need a strong online presence. You can expect your rebuilt or new website to utilize organic and paid SEO to reach search ranking goals, engage on social media platforms, run targeted online ads, deliver monthly blog posts, create valuable content for marketing, and leverage...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Scottsville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Kooba is Ireland's leading award-winning digital agency delivering high-performing digital platforms across Ireland, the UK and Europe. We design and build large-scale websites that balance UX clarity, accessibility and long-term maintainability...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Award-winning design studio delivering end-to-end digital solutions from strategy and UX research through visual design to frontend development. We build websites, platforms and products that unite brand, user experience and conversion. Built with modern technology: Next.js, Sanity CMS, Tailwind CSS and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Beatnik Technology Limited helps businesses and digital agencies turn ideas into scalable software products through custom development, dedicated engineering teams, and long-term technology partnerships focused on quality, transparency, and measurable business growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Rankings.io is a premier SEO agency dedicated to serving law firms. They offer specialized services tailored to the legal industry, helping firms achieve top rankings on Google and generate guaranteed leads...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Marion, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Tulumi is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to providing our clients performance-driven marketing solutions. Our team of marketing mavens is committed to helping your business rise above the competition...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Clermont, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Veltify is a software development company dedicated to delivering innovative web and software solutions that drive success. We specialize in custom database development, advanced SEO strategies to boost online visibility, and intelligent bot development to automate and enhance user experiences. Partner with...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Software Development
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- Location
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GCMD helps businesses in transition pivot their brand, web presence and marketing so they thrive into the future. Our dedicated team of design & marketing professionals with a passion for digital excellence...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Miracuves is a global technology partner for founders and enterprises who want to move fast without compromising on quality. Since 2010, weve published 3,900+ mobile applications and deployed for 6,000+ clients worldwide across web, mobile, SaaS, and enterprise platforms...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tadam Studio Creative helps brands shine with strategic brand identity and web design. From logos to packaging to websites, we create visuals that are clear, authentic, and aligned with your goals. Based in Québec, our boutique studio blends strategy, creativity, and a touch of magic to help your business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Québec City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Urbital Studio is a design and development agency specialized in professional WordPress websites. We build websites that sell, not just look good. With a conversion-focused approach, we help turn visitors into real customers...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
OctaTech Studio is a U.S.-based web design and development agency founded in 2021, with remote teams in Ashburn, Virginia, and Noida, India. The firm specializes in creating scalable, engaging websites supported by digital marketing, e-commerce solutions, graphic design, and 24/7 server management all backed...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Advanced Team is an award-winning creative web design studio specializing in 3D, WebGL, and premium digital experiences. CSS Design Awards Studio of the Year 2019. 10× Awwwards Site of the Day more than any studio in Eastern Europe. 93+ international awards total...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Longhouse Branding & Marketing
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Business & Community leaders can feel stuck wearing many hats Imagine if you had a team dedicated to simplifying your Branding & Marketing to-do list, winning your time back so you can focus on what needs you most...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Langley, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Senna Labs is a digital innovation agency specializing in custom web and mobile solutions. We partner with businesses to design and develop products that not only look beautiful but also drive growth and long-term value...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
I am working in branding and in editorial design. I love meeting new people with unique businesses and helping their brands flourish and achieve success in the market...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
An ecosystem for B2B/ B2B2C websites on multiple platforms with robust technology and a customer-oriented mindset...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Cleveroad is a leading provider of web and mobile solutions that cater to diverse industries and budgets. With a global team of skilled IT professionals and expertise earned from developing 500+ custom apps, we offer end-to-end development services, UI/UX design, cloud-based solutions, and advanced...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IoT
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Claymont, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are a young and energetic mobile application development studio with our main office in London and additional offices in Newcastle and Manchester (New)...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our work spans Disney and Paramount+ through Arterie; Google and Fitbit through Essence Global; Sony Pictures and FX Networks through Viking Social; HBO, Blizzard Entertainment, Square Enix, Deloitte and Pax8; and Microsoft co-branded campaigns for Pax8...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buena Park, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
North Shore Digital is an award-winning digital marketing agency based out of North Vancouver, BC. We are experts in lead generation, Google Ads, SEO, and ROI analytics for landscapers, home services, construction, health practices and private schools...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
From Small Businesses to Government Institutions up to large corporations - we designed and developed projects for them all. Are you ready to work with a company with a proven track record?!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WE Are An international web design Agency Specialised in Wordpress CMS . We Make hundreds of websites for Clients in Several Countries Like UAE , Qatar , turkey , USA , Jordan , France , Germany , UK...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Medjez el Bab, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
FARR. DESIGN, led by web designer Shane Farr, one of the top web designers freelancers, in St. Pete Beach, specializes in creating exceptional web design solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- St. Pete Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We’re growth strategists with a digital marketing sweet spot. Let's create the future of your business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Starter Refresh and Full Site Rebuild first drafts typically target 72 hours after kickoff. Custom Studio Buildfirst reviews typically target 7 to 10 days. Final launch timing depends on content, integrations, review requirements, and approvals...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Synapse Team will help your business increase the effectiveness of your company with the help of our industry-leading outsourcing and outstaffing solutions. We make high-quality IT expansion possible by providing knowledgeable employees, adaptable service, and reduced operating expenses...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At iSonic Media, were more than just a digital marketing agency we're a team of experts focused on helping Australian businesses succeed online. Whether you're a new startup or an established brand, we offer services like web design, SEO, SEM, and social media promotions tailored just for you. With over 25...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Shopify Plus & eCommerce Growth Agency | Conversion Rate Optimisation Experts...
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- CRO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CleverLight is a digital marketing agency located in Nashua, New Hampshire that specializes in web design, web development, online and print marketing, SEO, PPC, and web hosting...
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- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a marketing company who specializes in web design services. We work with businesses of all different sizes in creating dynamic websites and build custom marketing plans for our clients that build their business and bring in more customers or clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
As a digital agency we have based every client project completion around the methodologies of quality assurance, punctuality, and consistency. Whether it is consistency in growth, consistency in adding value to every project we touch, or consistency in customer service Digital Auxilius is constantly...
Top Services:
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Southfield, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Are you a startup or enterprise looking to take your business to the next level? Blank Space offers a comprehensive range of technology consultancy services to help you generate ideas, build products and accelerate growth. We can help you transform your business and reach new heights...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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