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Digital4design builds high-performing digital experiences through expert web design, mobile app development, and scalable CMS solutions. We prioritize modern tech, clean UX, and results that support long-term growth...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Codete specializes in IT consulting and implementations of innovative solutions for companies. We are accelerating the development of Data Science, Cloud Computing, IoT, and DevOps. As a company, we have been building our unique experience and know-how since 2010. We are a trusted partner for multiple...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our team combine powerful ideas with many years of experience which allows us to create advanced web & mobile solutions, enterprise apps & portals...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Frostbolt is a digital creative agency helping businesses build stronger brands, launch better digital experiences and grow with confidence through branding, web design, website development and ongoing creative support...
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- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
High Five Media is a full-service marketing agency specializing in AI-powered solutions. They offer comprehensive marketing services, utilizing a team of 45 AI experts to drive results for businesses of all sizes...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Got a mobile or web product idea? AI-mazing!Welcome to Roro Solutions - your go-to product studio for AI, mobile, and web innovation. We are a group of technologists, geeking out on technologies that are shaping our collective future...
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- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
WE BRING YOUR PRODUCT IDEAS TO LIFE.LA NPDT is your go-to partner for all your product design and development needs. From idea generation to prototyping and manufacturing, our team will bring your invention or business concept to life.Trust us to turn your vision into a tangible product...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Cantina Consulting is a strategic design and development agency in Boston, MA that helps organizations harness the power of design and technology to create experiences that matter...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Your healthcare development partner: We build digital health products that leverage generative AI to improve patient care, operation costs, and provider burnout...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Inventiff is a full-service tech partner that helps businesses transform ideas into innovative, scalable digital solutions fast and efficiently. We specialize in building high-performing websites, custom digital products, and finding expert talent for key areas...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
AdwayCreative is a Google Partner digital marketing agency based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since 2007, our senior specialists have connected Google Ads, Meta advertising, web design, SEO, conversion optimization, video and analytics to help companies generate qualified inquiries, sales and sustainable dig...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Diving deep into the digital world, WireFuture develops software applications that realize your wildest concepts. From the technology hub of India, we merge creativity and technology to make your ideas concrete. We are driven to push boundaries and develop solutions which redefine standards. At WireFuture, we...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Covers all aspects of the Internet from Domain Registration and Hosting to Design, Maintenance, Management and Marketing of websites, we also run Mailing Campaigns, PPC, Social and Consultantcy services. We are a one-stop-shop for all things web based...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mere, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Doc Digital SEM helps brands get discovered through advanced LLM SEO strategies, driving visibility across AI search platforms Doc Digital SEM is a top-ranked, full-service digital marketing and LLM SEO Agency that helps businesses rank in AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Google SGE, and Perplexity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
BIRO 404 is a digital studio from Serbia. We build business websites and custom, design-led web experiences; set up local visibility where it matters, through Google Business Profile and local SEO; build online catalogues and shops; and develop business applications and custom digital systems for scheduling...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $39/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Were a results-driven web development agency specializing in custom WordPress solutions that are fast, secure, and built to grow with your business. From sleek, responsive design to powerful backend functionality, we craft websites that not only look great but perform flawlessly. Whether you're launching a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Kimpster Technologies offer a full range of professional bespoke design services for E-Commerce Websites Design (Shopify, WordPress, Magento, OpenCart), eBay Store Design, Amazon store design, Logo/Graphic Design, SEO and Digital Marketing, Domain Registration and Hosting and much more...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At Ginger Studio, our mission is to elevate your business into an irresistible brand. Through the application of elegant, refined, and sophisticated design strategies, we guarantee that your brand will enthral your target audience, establishing a distinctive presence within the market effortlessly...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are a digital marketing agency based in Hong Kong working with businesses all over the world providing them with new websites and helping to manage existing websites. We provide website maintenance packages from 150 USD and design new websites for SMEs from 2,000 USD...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Our specialty is website development, Mobile App Designing, and Creative Consulting.We are a full-service development and consulting group that focuses on creatively developing brands and businesses online and offline. We visually create memorable products, services, and communications to...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mellow Branding endeavors to encapsulate and echo the heart and soul of your brand in its visuals and voice, effectively conveying your narrative. Through a fusion of strategic insight and exceptional design, we unearth the essence of your brand, weaving together personality, style, colors, and typography...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Barueri, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- VR/AR
- Video Production
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- Location
- Itasca, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
BGO Software delivers custom software development solutions powered by the latest tech. The company offers also a variety of other IT solutions including web and mobile app development, application modernization, and website design and development. BGO Software provides software solutions for the Healthcare...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Ohio-based web design agency offering a comprehensive suite of internet related services to help elevate your brand. From design to hosting, we have you covered with everything you need to make your brand stand out from the competition...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialize in innovative small business branding solutions that empower B2B brands to rise above the competition. Our focus is on UI/UX brand strategy, seamlessly integrating branding and marketing efforts to drive significant business growth...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
An all-in-one, global design partner with deep expertise in helping ambitious businesses and brands grow through exceptional design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WHR Marketing LTD is an Online Digital Marketing Agency providing Expert, Affordable SEO Services for Small Businesses.In addition, we help entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes grow online.WHR Marketing provides SEO and White-Label SEO Reseller Services to clients and customers worldwide...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
APPWRK IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a global IT service providing company. We provide a wide range of IT services and support solutions which includes Web Development Services, Web Designing Services, APP Development and Designing, Digital Marketing for Industries like Healthcare, Education, Retail and Logistics...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
I strategically design for purpose-driven brands. I work with nonprofits, consultants, small businesses, and solopreneurs to build authentic brands that move people to action...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Smacar is a digital transformation agency specializing in web development, mobile apps, AI solutions, and strategic digital marketing to help businesses innovate and scale...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ZAMEDIA is a leading digital agency specializing in corporate branding and web development. With a portfolio of over 150 projects and a top 10 ranking in the Runet Rating, we have earned a reputation as a boutique agency delivering exceptional results. We collaborate with companies and brands globally...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Outward Image Design specializes in the professional design and management of client websites, for small business, organizations, online store-fronts, and many others. Our ALL-INCLUSIVE low-priced monthly plans have no up-front costs. Everything is included — domain, hosting, website, and all future...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Sterling Heights, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $39/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping B2B service providers grow with clear and engaging online communication...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a web design company with over a decade of experience designing and developing startup, nonprofit, and small business websites using WordPress...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We have been providing wed design for small businesses since 1999. We know you work on a budget and small businesses can't afford huge web design budgets. We don't design by the hour, we have always designed using a flat rate per web page. This way you know exactly what your project will cost up front no...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Pomeroy, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
JDezigns is a digital marketing company with headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. They provide digital solutions to businesses of all sizes and stages, from newly founded startups to well-established multinational corporations. From inexpensive website design to graphic design and hosting services, we...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
We build stunning websites for individuals and small businesses. You get to see a prototype before you commit. We agree a low fixed price and then, when you are absolutely happy, we put it online and maintain it for the price of a cup of coffee per week. Want to know more? Contact us now!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Worcester Park, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Erban Creative is a firm headquartered in New York City that specializes in web design, videography, user experience and user interface, social media, and brand strategy. n urban creative is often described as a young designer working in tech, arts or media, college educated, lives in a metropolitan area and...
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- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialise in designing and building fully custom-built websites for businesses and organisations of all kinds. With us, you don't just get a stunning website that helps your business grow, you also get your own personal website expert to add to your contacts for free advice, tech support and future...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $52/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a family owned and operated business that specializes in professional, responsive WordPress web designs and trendy social media video advertisements. We have been working in website design, computer repair and video production industry since 1999, and have officially been in business since 2004...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ella Solutions Limited was birthed out of the mission to accelerate the digital transformation of MSMEs in Uganda. We offer customized website development, business software and IT consulting to create efficient service delivery, expand market reach, and strengthen brand presence for Uganda's MSMEs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Guy Nick is a freelance web designer and developer based in [insert location if known], specializing in custom websites, ecommerce solutions, and security-focused site recovery services. Nick works directly with small businesses and entrepreneurs to create user-friendly, SEO-optimized web presences. Hes...
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- Web Design
- Location
- Rialto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SMARTech InfoCraft delivers cutting-edge IT solutions, including web development, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. We empower businesses with innovative technology and strategic insights. With over 15 years of our technical experience, we thrive on solving complex problems with creative, scalable...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Grateful Design Services is a creative web design studio helping small businesses and nonprofits build strategic, user-friendly websites that look great and get results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are your choice agency for building web applications. From small and medium businesses, to organizations that need and online presence, and startups in search of a competent team, awesome pages is the best brand to bring your ideas to life...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- New Karu, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Table Rock Digital Marketing helps businesses stand out, get found, and grow with high-performance websites, advanced SEO, and AI-driven search strategies. We design fast, mobile-friendly WordPress sites, optimize for Google and AI search, and run targeted digital marketing campaigns that convert. With a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Stone Ridge, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Codexium (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lanka based software company delivering custom web applications, mobile apps, cloud solutions, and IT support for startups, SMEs, and enterprises. Using modern technologies like Next.js, React, Java Spring Boot, and AWS/GCP, we build scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Boutique web development firm specializing in personal service to small and medium size businesses. None of our sites are cookie cutter templates, we pride ourselves on understanding each client and their needs and creating a beautiful and functional website...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our services are designed to set the foundation for your growth. Whether youre launching something new or refreshing your look, well help you build a cohesive visual identity, a clear brand voice, and a stunning, high-converting website that captures attention and builds trust...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Webnest Up, we believe every small business deserves a professional online presence without the huge upfront costs that most web agencies charge. That's why we design, build, and launch your website completely free of charge so you can get online quickly, with no risk and no stress...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Barking, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
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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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