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MAB builds creative brand strategies rooted in analytics and optimized through years of experience. Their core services include search, development, social and brand which translates to web design, UI/UX, creative development, digital strategy & more...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Gricreative is an integrated service agency that designs the interaction between brands and people. Gricreative presents a wide array of end-to-end solutions that cover digital, conventional, and social media for rapid brand success...
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- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ANCHOR is a Metro Detroit-based creative studio specializing in branding, web design, and development. We build clear, conversion-focused sites and provide fractional web + brand support for restaurants, hospitality groups, CPG, private equity, e-commerce brands, and more...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Royal Oak, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Codepoint. we empower entrepreneurs and businesses through great digital products that allow them to take the most out of technology. Technology crafted to improve your business...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Product Design
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- Location
- Braga, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
DesignedIT fuses technology and creativity to catapult businesses into the digital future. Our team of digital artisans offers bespoke web & mobile app development, ingenious design, strategic digital marketing, and branding that captivates. Partner with us to craft a unique digital footprint, ignite your...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Code Guru stands as your premier digital partner specializing in website development and mobile application creation in Dubai. Our expertise lies in crafting innovative and engaging websites and mobile applications that spark dynamic conversations. We excel in delivering unique branding solutions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Future Innovation LTD, the top web development company in Bangladesh. Our team has delivered 300+ projects across 20+ countries...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are Enova.A global team of creative thinkers and tech experts...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Kimmy Tran Designs helps fearless brands push boundaries. A design studio driven by edge, emotion, and attitude, combining moody visuals, bold color palettes, and striking typography to create work that stands out and stays memorable...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
The iBoost is a digital agency delivering branding, web design & development, digital marketing, SEO, AI Visibility, social media, CGI, and digital growth solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dbaye, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Zealth Digital Marketing specializes in UI/UX website and web application design and development. They’re experts in CMS systems such as WordPress, building custom themes, plugins, as well as on-going support and maintenance...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Canty Digital is a professional digital marketing agency based in Australia that specializes in providing top-notch Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services. Their team of skilled professionals works closely with clients to create customized SEO strategies that help businesses improve their online...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Services
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Warilla, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create websites and content for the mavericks and creatives among us. We specialize in building for those working towards their own true North. Transforming the web building process with astrological alignment, brand archetypes, energy signatures and really good design...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Luminary Software is a leading Canadian digital marketing agency specializing in web design, SEO, AI SEO, AI Visibility, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). We help businesses rank higher, get discovered by AI platforms, generate qualified leads, and accelerate online growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a boutique digital agency where creativity and technology connect. Since 2017, we've helped small businesses, startups, and brands stand out and scale up with elevated websites, digital marketing, and brand design...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Independent studio based in Amsterdam offering full service digital services such as webdesign, graphic design, prints and SEO...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Netimagio is a professional web design studio that has been delivering high-quality web design services to clients all over the world since its inception in 2007. With over 15 years of industry expertise, the firm has built a reputation for providing high-quality, bespoke web design solutions to companies of...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Brașov, Romania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Magnet Marketing Digital is a web design and SEO agency based in the GTA. Our goal is to provide quality, responsive, and high ranking websites for our clients to increase conversions and attract new leads...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a small Creative Design agency who specialises in responsive website packages. Our packages and SEO services are priced affordably to enable other small businesses to grow and get the most out of their investment. We are passionate about helping other businesses prosper on the web...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Widgee, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TopSearch is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, web development, and email marketing. TS helps small businesses, e-commerce brands, and individuals boost their online rankings and strengthen their digital presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Patras, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Oak Street Social, we are a boutique social media marketing firm committed to transforming distinctive brands into well-known household names...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since 1985. For millions of users.Nexus Software Systems software development company helps businesses grow by providing effective custom software to achieve their business objectives. From complete Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Systems Management (CRM), and Ecommerce systems...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bangor, Maine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Full Sail Media is passionate about helping businesses grow. We work in tandem with business owners and internal marketing teams to strengthen brand awareness and improve lead acquisition. Our approach is custom to a client's individual needs and we love growing with our customers...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brand Strategy. Corporate Identity. Websites. SEO. Signage. Business Cards. Ask About Custom Packages...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
With LYFE Marketing managing your advertising programs through SEO, SMM and Google AdWords, you'll drive more qualified leads that convert into profits and long-term success. Talk to us today and start revolutionizing your digital approach...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialise in enhancing existing applications with AI solutions and building custom software solutions (for web and mobile). Our expertise also covers custom AI development and integrations, process automation, and app modernisation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We help brands and businesses to showcase themselves better on the internet to get more leads, traffic, business, brand recognition and achieve business goals...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- CRO
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
High-end CGI, 2D/3D art & animation, and AR/VR development for brands, games, and events. We turn creative vision into immersive content that performs...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- VR/AR
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We create browser-based interactive 3D solutions that make technical products easier to present, explore and understand across sales, marketing and training...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Misfit Development, we build sleek, high-performing WordPress websites designed to help small businesses grow. Every website is built for speed, security, and a seamless user experience. We handle the tech, so you can focus on running your business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Keyport, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
COOLWEB Studio is a digital marketing and web design studio based in Alicante, Spain, specializing in website creation for small businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Alicante, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Upstack Studio, we help non-technical entrepreneurs and teams design, build and launch successful apps.Our team specializes in helping SMEs & Enterprises identify problems, be it in their processes or products, then design and develop innovative software solutions to achieve their desired...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
ReachFarther is a full-service interactive agency passionately helping our customers navigate today’s complex digital world. Founded a few days after Y2K (nothing happened, trust us we were there) our years of multi-industry experience will position us as your next favorite vendor...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
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- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Moore Tech Solutions was founded in 2004. We are based in Birmingham, AL and provide custom website design, website development, search engine optimization, social media and blog posting, hosting, and other internet based marketing services. We work with clients throughout the United States...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a group of creatives who develop websites from scratch, design identities, and introduce digital products that enable teams...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DigiOne transformed IT management with over two decades of expertise, offering customized solutions that drive efficiency and innovation for enterprises, agencies, and SMBs alike...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
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- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OSMOS
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.OSMOS is the New York brand company for technology companies at their defining moments. Strategy, brand identity, and the digital flagship, built as one system by one team in 12 to 16 weeks at a fixed fee. Brands people love and machines understand...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Italian Brand Advisory and Brand Governance firm based in Rome and Milan, working directly with CEOs, founders and boards on brand decisions...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
MindK is a software development and IT consulting company that helps businesses build software products, automate business processes, and modernize technology and infrastructure...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Rikover & Co
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.At Rikover & Co we've been building award-winning interactive design products for everyone from early-stage startups to enterprises since 2011. Our focus on human-centered design allows us to create user experiences that truly transform businesses...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Herzliya, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Godzar is the connection of graphic images with technology to create a new world in the design industry in general and in the brand graphic development system in particular, we always bring newness and creativity in the In-depth research from the most demanding customers, bringing the core values that each...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Format-3, we offer end-to-end digital product solutions that empower businesses to innovate, grow and lead. As a digital experience agency, Format3 partners with you to turn vision into impactful digital products...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A Agência Digital HGX é expert em Criação de Sites, Lojas Virtuais e Marketing Digital. O time de especialista desenvolve soluções incríveis e customizadas...
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- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sabara, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CornerstoneSmith is a digital development company specializing in transforming client-provided mockups into fully functional, high-quality websites and digital products. The company works with agencies, startups, and businesses that need a reliable technical partner to bring their designs to life with...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Talisay City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Webstix is a full service web design, web marketing, and advertising company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 2001, Webstix has helped clients from all over the world through their expertise by designing, marketing cutting-edge websites, maintaining, and hosting...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Parmagito Digital Services is a digital agency with proven experience delivering high-quality websites and digital solutions for businesses across multiple markets. We have worked on hundreds of websites, helping brands transition from basic online presence to structured, growth-focused digital...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Storyline is a creative agency based in Joliette, Quebec with satellite offices in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau, specializing in content marketing, branding, strategy and web development...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Joliette, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Drake Cooper builds brands for the ambitious. We are inventive, Northwest rooted, full-service, and 100% Employee-Owned, with offices in Boise, Idaho and Seattle, Washington...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Aspire is a leader in IT services with offices in Jordan, US and India. Since its launch in 2002, Aspire’s current team of 300+ professionals partner with primarily US and MENA clients to deliver a frictionless customer experience to more than 50M global online users...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pixwelz is a forward-thinking UI/UX and software design agency dedicated to crafting seamless digital experiences. With a passion for innovation and user-centered design, Pixwelz transforms ideas into intuitive products, blending aesthetics with functionality. From mobile apps to web platforms, the team...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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
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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