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Fabrik, a branding and naming agency with a global reach, operates from its headquarters in London. Our expertise lies in crafting brands and molding reputations...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We provide custom websites and digital marketing services that unleash business growth...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Rebuilding Websites for Credibility, Governance, and Campaigns...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- Sale, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WPM is a digital marketing business with over 15 years of experience and expertise in developing and managing WordPress websites and online shops. Our customers characterize us as dependable, quick, and committed to meeting their needs on every job we do. Our team includes of web design, graphic design, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Trzin, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Founded in 2014, Week of the Website works with businesses big and small to design elevated websites that defy expectations...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Valtorian combines no-code speed with AI-optimized custom code for web & mobile app development. Our 20 experts deliver 70+ projects in 3 years, helping startups launch MVPs fast & SMBs automate. Benefit from 3x faster delivery, 40% cost savings, and limitless scalability. Your path to market success starts...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Location
- Sumy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Phantoex, we design custom web development and artificial intelligence agents for small and large businesses, integrating as part of your team and supporting every stage of the project with a strategic approach, security, and trust...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DR Web Studio is a web development studio based in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, specializing in custom, high-performance websites for businesses in the Dominican Republic and worldwide. The studio builds hand-coded, multilingual websites using modern technologies, with services covering custom web...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We design and build fast, modern websites that keep your business visible as search and AI change the internet...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Double Coconut is a San Franciscobased boutique game development studio founded in 2012. The agency specializes in full-service game design and co-developmentfrom casual mobile and web titles to casino, mid-core, and Web3 games. Their projects have reached over 5 million players and generated...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Cieden specializes in designing complex B2B products across AI, Real Estate, Healthcare, Fintech and more...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed

Uptech
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Uptech is a globally recognized mobile and web development company, specializing in healthcare and fintech software development that guides ideas from initial concepts to fully realized products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gdynia, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Devsinc is a software development company that provides web and mobile application development services to customers across the globe. Led by a team of industry experts, we transform the ideas into reality and solve complex problems with our strong engineering and product skills...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The web factory is the one-stop web solution, We guarantee online success. The Web Factory has a team of highly prompt, versatile, and specialized professionals, We are quick, affordable, approachable, and trustable. We make your and our efforts, time, and money worth it by achieving online success, 10+...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Carterville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a web design & web development company in Madison Wisconsin that delivers results. We develop beautifully aesthetic websites that load fast for your prospective clients, provide user friendly navigation, are optimized for mobile use, and enriched with search engine optimization features that ensure...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000

Ein-des-ein
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Ein-des-ein strives to help businesses show their best work to the world. We provide design, app & web development services as well as provide an opportunity for clients to hire a dedicated team. Our focus is on building modern apps with stellar user experience. We operate in more than 10 industries with...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We support our partners by providing them with an experienced team of developers. We operate in many technologies - in Python /Java /Node.JS. We have been solving real problems of people around the world for almost 10 years - we know what you need...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- IoT
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- Location
- Gdynia, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Uptown Logo Design is a prestigious logo design company with a decade of experience in crafting captivating brand identities. Our comprehensive branding solutions include logo design, web development, and more. We aim to tell your brand's story, stimulate growth, and forge profitable connections...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Perth Website Studio, we're the experts when it comes to WordPress, Adobe, and everything in between, making us your go-to for all things web-related. From strategy and SEO expertise to cutting-edge design, expert development, and effective website promotion, we've got you covered. We're here to craft a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Subiaco, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
LimeGlow Design is an experienced Milwaukee area creative marketing agency offering affordable, high-quality website design, branding, graphic design & digital marketing services. We love to help small businesses succeed!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Making it ridiculously easy to elevate brands with services preferred by those who believe that digital marketing should be accessible, affordable and personal...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Beaver, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a digital design studio crafting visually engaging products, seamless eCommerce experiences, and integrated brand systems that connect with your audienceempowering lifestyle, fashion, and tech companies to thrive...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Using agile technology and smart design we close the gap between brands, their products and the people who enjoy them. We believe today’s leading technology and innovative creative is the fastest way to get there. Every project is an opportunity to swing the pendulum toward the incredible, where brands and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ridgewood, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
IMADO is a specialized WordPress and WooCommerce development agency helping digital agencies, marketing teams and growing businesses build, scale and maintain high-performing websites...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Radomsko, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Uport is a creative agency with the team distributed worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Toimi is a global digital agency transforming ideas into impactful solutions. With 8+ years of experience and over 250 projects delivered, we specialize in web and mobile development, PWAs, UX/UI design, and automation. Our team blends creativity, innovation, and a client-first approach to craft custom...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialize in designing stunning websites in Namibia. We can create a visually captivating and fully functional website that aligns with your unique goals and brand identity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Freshly Brewed is a B2B website and brand consultancy based in London and Hertfordshire. Since 2014 we've helped firms in financial services, insurance, technology and manufacturing build websites and brands that earn trust. Every project runs through our 4D Framework, with sign-off at each stage...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A nationwide digital legal marketing agency, ENX2 Marketing specializes in customized web design and development, content marketing, search engine optimization, and PPC advertising campaigns...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Your product needs a team.We build both.The current market has created a high demand for expensive contractors and agencies.At Formulate we take a different approach. We invest in training and building teams to support the products we create.We build your product and the team you need to support it in the...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We develop modern websites, landing pages, eCommerce solutions for desktop and mobile as well as engaging native iOS and Android applications...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
For over twenty years, Netgen has been delivering cost-effective personalized software solutions to its clients. Our skilled team has collaborated with various specialists in diverse sectors, and we take pride in our ability to comprehend a company's distinct requirements and build tailored software that...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Randburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Whether marketing memorable brands, or designing alluring interiors, at Desert Society were passionate about generating creativity to help the people and businesses of the SoCal region shine that much brighter...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At Boltwood Digital, we offer the versatility to meet your website development needs in various ways. We are more than willing to undertake the task of designing your website from the ground up, meticulously curating each element to ensure a flawless representation of your brand. Furthermore, we are adept at...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Puddletown, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are Axolot, an independent web design, branding and web positioning agency. We build brands with character and help them connect with their audience...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
I-Verve Inc. specializes in custom software development, product engineering, and digital transformation to help businesses scale, automate, and innovate. With expertise in AI, cloud, and enterprise applications, we empower startups, SMBs, and enterprises to stay ahead in the evolving digital world...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Shopify Plus design & development agency turning conversion data into stores that sell Shopify Partner since 2021, Top 3 Shopify Plus agency on Clutch...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed

Brandbeast Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Welcome to Brandbeast Designs, a dynamic graphic and web design studio based in Canada...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NOVA Madgine Group unites NOVA4's web and mobile development expertise with Madgine's branding and creative direction. Based in Lebanon and serving clients worldwide, we build custom websites, apps, and digital platforms that connect distinctive design with practical business functionality...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Baabda, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We’re partnering with our clients to digitally transform the way they work and serve their clients...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
SBWD has been established since 2009. We provide our services and expertise to SMEs primarily in Singapore and also Asia Pacific. Our agency has successfully delivered over 250 projects of various scales and services to our satisfied clients over the years...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Experienced consulting agency specializing in eCommerce, CMS, PIM, UX Design, Custom Development, Third Party Integrations, Analytics, and Strategy...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Forge is an Auckland based Creative Agency that offers branding, web design, development, and a full range of marketing services to businesses in New Zealand and around the world...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Onexcell is a chart-topping digital branding agency powered by professional UI/UX Designers perfecting logo/brand, banner, website & mobile application designs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Active Media is a Lisbon-based, full service digital design agency, established in 2002. We are specialized in human-center web and UX/UI design, content creation, MOOC design and digital signage. We combine creativity with remote first mindset to help clients worldwide deliver engaging, accessible and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We help coaches to grow their business with multiple services like Web design, Logo & Branding, Video editing & LinkedIn profile optimization...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ryo Hiratoko designs and develops responsive websites for businesses in Japan and Europe. Work includes Figma design, WordPress, technical SEO, and post-launch improvements. He also offers AI workflow advice for information management and routine tasks. Near Frankfurt am Main; available remotely...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Kehl, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Dezino Graphist builds websites that get found on Google and recommended by AI. Founded in 2009 and led from Adelaide, we design and develop sites on Astro, WordPress and WooCommerce, custom PHP and React, then grow them with SEO and AI search optimisation, Google and Meta ads, CRM setup and AI automation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We empower people and platforms with work that really works with custom websites and applications, open-source digital products, and more...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The software factory for the small businesses! We are a technology company that help small businesses to stand out from their competition. We create well-designed, customized and high-performant software solutions. Let us #falcanize some things for you!...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Website Design Companies
What services do web design agencies offer?
Web design agencies provide a range of services to plan, create, and improve business websites. Their core services include:Â
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goalsÂ
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobileÂ
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to useÂ
- Website development to turn designs into functional websitesÂ
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversionsÂ
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sitesÂ
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers. Â
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.Â
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.Â
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks Â
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks Â
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks Â
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ monthsÂ
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months Â
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project. Â
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.Â
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.Â
Pre-launch hidden costsÂ
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)Â
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includesÂ
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)Â
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)Â
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testingÂ
Post-launch hidden costsÂ
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)Â
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirementsÂ
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)Â
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)Â
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.Â
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.Â
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:Â
- Structure and site designÂ
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarityÂ
- User experience and UX designÂ
- Mobile and responsive designÂ
- Conversion-focused landing page designÂ
Web development's main focus:Â
- Coding and website developmentÂ
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Â
- Back-end systems and databasesÂ
- Integrations, security, and performanceÂ
- CMS setup and custom functionalityÂ
What are the best web design companies in 2026?
What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.

















































