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We're a digital marketing agency that believes in strategy with soul. At Online y Offline, we connect data, creativity, and people to make brands grow with purpose. From Google Ads to web design, SEO, and social media, we transform the online world into real connections and measurable results...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Customer-centric digital engineering...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- VR/AR
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Gliwice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
CMT Graphics LLC is a remote Creative Design Studio dedicated to elevating brands with expert graphic design, social media visuals, and WordPress website solutions.Lets create something amazing!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Blue Ocean Global Technology offer reputation management services, search engine optimization (SEO), web design & development, social media marketing, and IT services. The company mitigates the impact of defamatory content and helps navigate PR and legal issues from negative publicity...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
930 TECH provides digital marketing for small businesses across the US and Canada. We provide a unique guest centric focus for our customers. From restaurants to healthcare we can provide the highest level digital marketing for any industry...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are Somar Digital.Based out of Wellington, NZ, we specialise in web design & development, user experience, hosting, and digital marketing to create experiences that put people at the heart of everything we do...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
CyberOptiks, your trusted law firm web design company, boasts a team of web design experts who are constantly prepared to deliver real-time solutions that can propel your legal practice to new heights...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
An independent studio based in Novi Sad. We solve complex digital challenges with clean execution and zero unnecessary friction. We integrate into your business, learn how it works, and handle your branding, web, and marketing without daily calls, constant updates, or you managing the process...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We specialise in crafting compelling visuals and powerful brand identities tailored for mid-sized to large companies. Our creative approach blends strategic thinking with striking design to help businesses stand out, connect with their audiences, and elevate their presence across all media...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
WebCastle is a global digital agency committed to driving digitalisation through skill and innovation. We deliver bespoke solutions that expand, enhance, and transform businesses, creating powerful digital experiences that take projects to new heights...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Collaboratively creating solutions that evolve brands & businesses...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Burlington, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We brand the companies that are hardest to explain. AI · Robotics · Biotech · Energy · Deep Tech...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
By 2028, women are projected to control 75% of discretionary spending globally. Its never been more important for brands to capture her attention. We've been listening to and learning from female consumers for nearly two decades. AD&Co is a full-service creative agency and content studio specializing in...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
WebCraftio is a UK-based digital agency specializing in crafting bespoke websites, e-commerce stores, and innovative web solutions. We blend creativity and technology to deliver user-centric designs, seamless Shopify experiences, and cutting-edge digital transformations tailored to empower businesses in the...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Bizzy Bizzy® is a forward-thinking agency dedicated to web design and branding. Our 1 Day® Website and 1 Day® Branding services are tailored to meet the needs of fast-growing companies that want to accelerate their brands. We use the Lean Startup methodology, and work real-time with our clients, using our...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
At Orbiqon, we are a leading enterprise mobile app development company with a mission to provide intelligent solutions to businesses worldwide. Our team is passionate about making the development process seamless for our clients, and we achieve this by providing a traceable development cycle...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WebyKing, a leading dental website design company, offers tailored and scalable solutions worldwide. Our experienced team, strategic approach, and commitment to client satisfaction ensure the delivery of exceptional web experiences...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We build beautiful custom websites that target your ideal customer or audience. A professional website along with online marketing strategy is sure to get your business found online and be your most valuable marketing tool. Northern Colorado is our focus. We are local and prefer to meet face-to-face...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Eaton, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Lead Generation For Service-Based Businesses...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- South Yarra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a branding studio with a clear objective: to create meaningful brands. We help companies and organizations define or redefine their identity, step by step, from planning to designing brand experiences that connect with their purpose and with people...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Nextry is a Romania-based digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing, paid advertising, video production, website development, branding, and social media growth. The agency helps businesses grow through ROI-focused digital strategies, combining creative content with measurable advertising...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Constanța, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Arteneldigitale is a digital agency with teams in Italy, the USA and Türkiye. We help small and growing businesses look credible, get found and win customers online. Our work covers brand identity, multilingual Framer websites, e-commerce, SEO and GEO for Google and AI search, Google and Meta Ads, social...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are experts at creating content that converts, helps your rankings and delivers more brand loyalty. We are great at what we do. Getting our clients sites higher in the searches is what we live for. We wake up everyday eager to deliver results to you. Let us take your small investment and turn a huge ROI...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Winter Haven, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UX/UI specialists with a passion for collaboration and design thinking. With over a decade of experience, our lead designers ask all the right questions to make sure we understand your users as well as we understand your business goals...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Two Toques is Melle and John, an Artist and an Engineer, ready to collaborate with you to build from scratch or revitalize your current website. You get real results, real ownership, and real people on your team...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Air Social is your trusted global partner, known for transforming digital landscapes for businesses of all kinds. From Snapchat marketing to website design, we bring a holistic approach, ensuring growth through diverse digital strategies, innovative branding, and engaging content...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Transforming business through bespoke software, Jahnel Group excels at creating impactful applications, especially in sectors like finance, healthcare, and media. Our skilled developers specialize in digital product design and development, from UX/UI to web and mobile applications, backed by expertise in...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Schenectady, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our mission is to empower businesses and organizations to achieve their goals by solving digital marketing problems through innovative solutions and unparalleled customer service...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Aimprosoft is an AI consultancy and technology transformation partner helping organizations navigate the complex journey to AI integration. By enabling AI-assisted software development lifecycles for clients, we empower them to deliver products >30% faster without adding headcount...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We build AI-accelerated software products faster, smarter, and built to scale. From LLM integrations to full-stack delivery, our teams ship real value. Together with you.Were Valletta.Software a software development company where human engineers and AI work side by side to build faster, smarter...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cospicua, Malta
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $44/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Our agency brings a solution-focused approach that drives real results across diverse industries, turning vision into conversion.See for yourself what our full service agency can offer...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sell with Marketing is an AI-native B2B marketing agency that helps industrial and manufacturing companies build digital ecosystems that generate demand and accelerate revenue growth. The agency specializes in developing integrated marketing strategies that position brands in front of technical buyers...
Top Services:
- AEO
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Zapopan, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
COTO Collective is a San Diego-based outsourced marketing department. We unite brand strategy, website design and development, CRM, sales automation, custom AI implementation, paid media, and SEO into one system - run by senior practitioners, not handed to a junior team...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We focus on your ROI because we believe that your success is our success. In order to achieve impressive returns and drive brand awareness for our clients, we use an integrated approach to digital marketing. We are constantly adapting our strategies and designing new technologies to stay ahead of the game...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Noble Intent connects client objectives to end-user experience with strategic and inclusive design and innovation.Our purpose is to create a more inclusive internetone client, one user, and one website at a time...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
From a small step to digital transformation and strategy – we support companies throughout the entire product and brand life cycle. Our team will understand target audience needs, crystallize opportunities. We will design, test and implement optimal solutions and help you enter the market...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
White Fox Creative provides Website Design and Development to help your company succeed online. White Fox Creative has created Wordpress websites for a variety of B2C and B2B businesses, as well as unique PHP apps and plugins to enhance her customers' websites. Kim is an HTML5, PHP, CSS3, mySQL, and jQuery...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- California, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I'm UX/UI designer and developer on Webflow. What clients say about me: «An excellent specialist. Completed and exceeded all tasks. Exceeded all expectations. I recommend her for serious projects». I have a passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly and creative interfaces. I can help to bring your...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Sumy, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Magoven Creative Studio is a full-service digital marketing and web development agency with a focus on expert SEO services. Magoven helps businesses gain higher rankings and compete effectively even in competitive markets by optimizing websites for organic search. With a wealth of experience in reputation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Polokwane, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Crazy Raccoon Web Design is a vibrant and innovative company that leaps ahead of trends with a playful yet professional approach. We are passionate about transforming your ideas into unique, interactive digital experiences. We craft bespoke web solutions with a focus on stunning visuals and user-friendly...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Crush Marketing is a small, woman-owned business. Our digital marketing strategies are crafted with a combination of experience, instinct, and analytics...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Happypath, we excel in custom designing and meticulously handcrafting high-performance websites. Our approach ensures each site is uniquely tailored to meet our clients' specific needs and objectives...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Altona, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are on a mission to eradicate mediocre marketing. Stratabeat is a B2B marketing agency founded on the belief that through bold, strategic thinking, amazing things start to happen. Our services are based on neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral intelligence, helping you to engage more deeply with your...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Burlington, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your site could provide customer support, sell a product or service, capture visitor information, manage memberships, documents, files, and so much more. We look forward to putting our knowledge and experience to work for you...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Redding, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gain unfair advantage for your business with interactive, results-driven, bespoke web design. We craft visually stunning, user-friendly websites that drive engagement and growth for businesses of all sizes...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Yalo is a creative agency that helps businesses grow by creating brand experiences with soul. We take inspiration from film, art, music and sports and turn it into marketing that makes an impact...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chamblee, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Psychoactive is a global digital design studio based in Wellington, New Zealand, working between disciplines as "Digital Amphibians". We design and build high-performance, immersive, animated websites for ambitious brands that want to push the web further...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Hillclimb Design is a full-service web design and digital marketing agency dedicated to user-centered design and data-driven strategies. With expert solutions tailored to your business needs, we help you stand out in the competitive digital landscape while achieving measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mercer Island, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
CIS, established in 2003, is a global leader in IT and Staff Augmentation. Serving over 2100 clients across 100+ countries, our comprehensive services range from custom software development to digital marketing. Our recognized certifications and partnerships set us apart as a top choice in our field...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a marketing agency that specializes in video production...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 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:
- Custom website design tailored to your brand and goals
- Responsive web design to ensure the site works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- UI/UX design to make the site easy to use
- Website development to turn designs into functional websites
- Landing page design for campaigns and conversions
- Website redesign to improve outdated or underperforming sites
Beyond these core services, many web design companies also support digital marketing, including search engine optimization, content marketing, and email marketing to help improve visibility in search engines and attract potential customers.
Some also offer brand identity, graphic design, and ongoing web design services like maintenance, updates, and performance improvements to strengthen your online presence over time.
How much do website design companies charge for their services?
Professional web design services typically cost $5,000 to $60,000+. Basic business websites may range from $5,000 to $15,000, custom websites from $15,000 to $30,000, and complex or e-commerce projects from $30,000 to $60,000+. Costs depend on scope, customization, features, and development needs.
How long does it take to build a website?
A typical website design company timeline ranges from a few days to several months, depending on scope, content readiness, and required web development.
- Simple brochure website (1 to 5 pages): 1 to 2 weeks
- Small business website (5 to 15 pages, blog, forms): 4 to 8 weeks
- eCommerce website (standard features, 10 to 100 products): 8 to 16 weeks
- Large-scale custom website (bespoke features, integrations): 4 to 6+ months
- Custom web application: 6 to 12+ months
Most delays come from two things: missing content (copy, images, product data) and an unclear scope that expands during the web design project.
If content is ready and approvals are fast, timelines compress. If content is late and feedback is slow, timelines stretch.
What are the hidden costs of web design?
Hidden web design costs usually show up in two phases: before launch and after launch.
Pre-launch hidden costs
- Stock photos, fonts, and premium plugins (one-time fees plus renewals)
- Scope creep and extra revisions beyond what the contract includes
- Content creation (copywriting, product descriptions, graphics)
- Content migration from an old site (formatting, redirects, image cleanup)
- Integrations (CRM, booking, payments, analytics) that require extra setup and testing
Post-launch hidden costs
- Web hosting and domain renewal (often increases as traffic grows)
- SSL certificate upgrades for ecommerce or higher trust requirements
- Website maintenance and security (updates, backups, monitoring, fixes)
- Email hosting (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 per user)
These costs appear because a website build quote often covers only the core design and development. Anything tied to licensing, content production, ongoing ownership, or changes outside the original scope gets billed separately unless the statement of work includes it.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
Web design defines the visual interface and user experience of a website, while web development implements that design through code and technical functionality.
| Aspect | Web design | Web development |
| Core responsibility | Defines the design, layout, and user experience | Builds and maintains the website through code |
| Primary objective | Ensure the site is clear, engaging, and aligned with brand identity | Ensure the site works correctly, loads fast, and supports required features |
| Deliverables | Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual systems | Front-end interfaces, back-end systems, and integrations |
| Key disciplines | UX design, UI design, responsive web design | Front-end, back-end, and full-stack web development |
| Business impact | Influences perception, usability, and user engagement | Enables functionality, performance, and scalability |
Web design's main focus:
- Structure and site design
- Visual hierarchy and interface clarity
- User experience and UX design
- Mobile and responsive design
- Conversion-focused landing page design
Web development's main focus:
- Coding and website development
- Front-end implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Back-end systems and databases
- Integrations, security, and performance
- CMS setup and custom functionality
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What should I ask before hiring a web design company?
Ask about relevant experience, project scope, timelines, revision limits, ownership of design files, mobile optimization, and post-launch support. Also clarify who will work on the project and how progress will be communicated.
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