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Href Creative is a US-based web development and digital marketing agency that builds high-performance websites, scalable headless CMS solutions (including Contentful), and data-driven digital strategies to grow brands online. With expertise in custom development, SEO, and content operations, we help...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Award-winning integrated marketing agency specialising in brand, PR, social and digital. We take all of that wisdom and we make it work for you, through concepts, creativity and brainwaves that challenge, engage and inspire...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Branding and creative design in Sheffield. From logo creation to campaign creative and rollout, eLearning and training materials. We partner with you to create something unique and effective. Built with creativity that connects with your audience...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Scaltra is a high-impact creative agency that merges cinematic artistry with strategic digital innovation. Specializing in high-end 3D animation, immersive visuals, and bold branding, Scaltra is designed to help businesses "flip the switch" and command attention in a crowded digital landscape. From explosive...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Brisbane City, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Chrome Digital we understand that a strong online presence is essential for modern businesses. That's why we take a holistic approach, integrating design and marketing strategies to create cohesive digital experiences. Our team of skilled designers, developers, and digital marketers collaborates closely...
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- Web Development
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Stratford, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lytup is a Paris-based marketing agency driving brand growth through digital marketing, lead generation, and experiential campaigns. We help B2B and B2C companies attract qualified audiences, convert prospects, and create memorable brand experiences with a 360° approach built for measurable impact...
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- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Call Centers
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tohryn is a software development company that helps startups and businesses build reliable web applications, cloud-native solutions, internal platforms, automation tools, and AI powered products. We combine modern engineering practices with scalable cloud infrastructure to create secure, high performing...
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- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
iHeart Digital is a South African agency driving business growth through smart strategy, creative content, and performance-led digital marketing that delivers measurable, real-world results...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Randburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Blue K Smart Systems is a Scottsdale, AZ-based technology company providing managed IT services, network security, server administration, software development, website design, and private on-premises AI Solutions to small and mid-sized businesses throughout the Phoenix mentor area. We offer flat rate IT...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Sample Digital Lab is a London-based growth marketing agency built for SMEs and B2B brands. We don't run isolated campaigns we build connected growth systems that combine SEO, Google Ads, paid social, content marketing, and analytics into a single revenue-driving engine...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Alchemi Media is a Canada-based digital marketing and creative agency helping businesses strengthen their online presence through strategy-led marketing, social media, content creation, web design, and advertising. Headquartered in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, the agency combines creativity, automation, and...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Outreach Strategists is an award-winning strategic communications and marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, community outreach, and public affairs for education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare clients across Texas and the United States...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Bespoken Directive is an award-winning digital marketing agency in Chicago specializing in growth marketing for healthcare, construction, and financial brands. We deliver SEO, paid media, CRM, and web development...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hanwell Studio is a global creative studio specializing in contemporary digital work, offering strategic branding, web design, advertising, and digital experiences that help businesses build a stronger online presence and drive growth through modern, purposeful design...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fredericton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Implanté à Paris, Bonhomme combine depuis dix ans le savoir-faire dune agence de branding et dune agence web, UX-UI et développement, au profit des marques, startups et maisons de luxe les plus exigeantes...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Yura is a tech branding and marketing agency helping startups and scaling companies build clear, credible, and market-ready brands...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Copper+Oak is a creative + operations studio for independent restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Brand, Space, and Operations from first concept to open door: three stages, nine disciplines, one studio. Founded by an operator who ran a 13,000 sq ft brewery-restaurant for eight years...
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- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Design Services
- AI Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Rockwall, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
FINEST AS is an Estonian IT consultancy with 25+ years of experience building custom software, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise systems that genuinely improve people's lives. ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, Microsoft Solutions Partner, with clients including government agencies, banks, and energy...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Uraga Digital Agency is a performance marketing and content agency headquartered in Malang, Indonesia, with offices in Jakarta and Surabaya. Founded in 2019, Uraga serves 300+ brand clients across B2B, retail, startup, and e-commerce sectors. The agency manages IDR 1 billion+ in monthly ad spend and holds...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Malang, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Naqsh Media is a Dubai-based creative agency specializing in event management, photography, videography, and high-quality printing services across the UAE. We help businesses bring their ideas to life through creative execution, strategic planning, and reliable production delivering impactful experiences...
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- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DrCrypto was built to make Web3 safer, clearer, and more useful. Our mission is to help founders launch with confidence through strategy, security-first audits, and scalable growth systems. We value transparency, practical execution, and trustturning complex crypto problems into simple, actionable steps. Were...
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- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- IoT
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ominx Studio is a UI/UX and product design agency helping build AI products, SaaS Apps, mobile apps, websites, branding, MVPs, and scalable digital products that actually ship...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We build our own style. We dont just follow trends we remix them. From brand identity to video and photo production, we deliver a full 360° service. In short: We mix, build, and serve your brand at its best...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Ankara, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Independent design agency specialised in packaging design...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vevey, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bay Area Coders is a San Francisco-based product and engineering studio working with venture-backed startups and growth-stage companies since 2016. We combine strategy, design, engineering, and AI to help teams ship real products and modernize existing ones...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Roseville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kozak Agency is a Poland-based team with over 10 years of experience in web, mobile and AI development. We have shipped 100+ projects that helped our clients attract more than $20 million in investments. Our focus is on building stable products for complex industries like FinTech, HealthTech and Web3.We...
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- IT Services
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $32/hr
Brand & Bounce Co., Ltd. is a digital marketing agency based in Bangkok, Thailand, helping local businesses, international brands, and expat-owned companies strengthen their digital presence and expand into global markets. The agency provides integrated services spanning website development, search engine...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Boards of Growth is a rehab-only digital marketing agency built around one operator metric: qualified admissions. We help addiction treatment facilities strengthen census through SEO, PPC, content, reputation, CRO, analytics, web design, and compliant growth infrastructure led by a senior team that...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
With 25+ years of experience in marketing and design, I build custom, easy-to-manage websites for small businesses...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A global-facing agency built for businesses that need strategic clarity and strong creative execution feels connected and grows continuously in the digital ecosystem...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DeqVision is a full-stack digital marketing agency helping home ecommerce brands scale to 150K/month and beyond. From paid ads and creative to email, CRM, and web the team runs every growth channel under one roof...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- CRO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Likeable's team of digital strategists, design gurus, marketing marvels and web wizards can help you establish, develop, launch, grow, and take your digital marketing activity to infinity and beyond...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tauranga, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Inflix is a full-service web development agency based in St Helens, Merseyside. We build websites, ecommerce platforms, SaaS products, mobile apps, and custom software for UK businesses. Founded in 2015 with 170+ clients served. Fixed-price proposals, no hidden fees, free consultation...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- St Helens, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bahrain Website Design is a professional digital agency specializing in website design, web development, SEO, and digital marketing. We help businesses build modern, responsive, and high-performance websites that improve visibility, user experience, and conversions. Our goal is to deliver innovative and...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ALT SAINT helps companies turn AI into practical business systems, creative output, digital platforms and clearer communication. We combine automation, AI implementation, creative production, web platforms and brand strategy into one modern delivery partner...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO for LATAM helps businesses increase their online visibility and attract qualified customers through tailored search engine optimization strategies. The agency specializes in local SEO, content optimization, technical audits, and digital growth solutions designed for businesses targeting Latin American...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Simply IT is a veteran-owned managed IT services and cybersecurity provider in Ocala, Florida, serving small and mid-sized businesses across North Central Florida. We're the one partner for all your technology managed IT and help desk, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud, VoIP phones, and AI for business. We...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sayt Digital is a real estate-focused AI marketing agency that helps property developers and brokers build predictable buyer acquisition systems through paid media, conversion funnels, and automation. The agency combines digital advertising, website optimization, CRM implementation, and AI-powered workflows...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alt-Black is a future-focused branding agency for startups that impact the world...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Dev & Design is a global software development company that helps startups, SMEs, and enterprises build intelligent digital products, automate business operations, and scale engineering capabilities. The company specializes in AI-first software development, custom applications, mobile and web development, game...
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- IT Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
Latonis Studios is a software development and digital marketing agency operating under Latonis Technologies, with entities registered in England and Wales and the United States. The company focuses on helping startups and businesses build, strengthen, and scale their digital presence through a combination of...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Loughton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TechGuys est une agence de développement logiciel sur mesure basée à Montréal, Québec, fondée en 2020. Nous nous spécialisons dans le développement d'applications web, d'applications mobiles et l'intégration de l'intelligence artificielle.Ce qui nous distingue de nos concurrents montréalais, c'est...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Wearables
- Web Development
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Senior Lifestyles PRO is an agency in Toronto focused on driving qualified senior leads to their clients. With decades of experience marketing retirement communities and services geared to older adults, SLPRO is adept at creating the right marketing mix for their clients...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An award-winning creative agency helping brands evolve and achieve breakthroughs. We blend bold ideas with strategic insight to create meaningful impact and deliver measurable results...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
R2 Consulting (R2) accelerates innovation as a product partner, designing and delivering cutting-edge mobile, web, smart IoT, and AI/ML applications that solve complex business and technical challenges...
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- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
West Palm Beach marketing agency helping leading brands reach and convert the premium consumer audience since 2013...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
High-end brands defy commodity. Luxury products compete on the value of their experience, not retail price. Affluent buyers want to fall in love with a brand. But they also need reasons to believe in it. This makes the luxury purchase cycle longer. But once you win a new customer, you earn their loyalty...
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- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
adsfox started in 2019 running Facebook and Google Ads for service businesses in Poland. We quickly saw that ad platforms optimize for clicks while clients need booked appointments and sales, so we built our own tools: lead quality scoring, server-side tracking and CRM integrations that feed real results back...
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- PPC
- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Rzeszów, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sydney WEB team is a Sydney-based digital agency helping Australian businesses build, improve and grow their online presence. Provide website design and development, SEO, Local SEO, e-commerce solutions, digital marketing, content strategy, website performance optimization and AI search visibility...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bobus Marketing is a Prague-based online marketing agency specializing in Local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization for local businesses across the Czech Republic and Slovakia. We get you into Google's TOP 3 local results, where nearby customers actually click, backed by a clear guarantee: TOP 3...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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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