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Our agency combines expertise, creativity and technological innovation to bring you cutting-edge digital solutions that will increase your online influence...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Hello! We’re BrandSwan, a Delaware Web Design, Branding and Marketing company. We help small businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs break away from the flock throughBeautiful Brands. Savvy Websites. Marketing that Matters...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Indicius provides an array of workshops and services meticulously curated to encompass all aspects of branding and design endeavors. By seamlessly integrating strategy, copywriting, design, and development, we ensure a comprehensive and successful delivery of digital products...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Schparkly Creative is a branding, design, and creative strategy studio with 100% 5-star reviews. We create brand visions for kick-ass companies; transforming the way business should be done. We help your brand STAND UP + STAND OUT...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Independent creative studio in Paris for fashion, luxury and tech brands: branding, websites, campaigns and events. In-house AI production, human creative direction. Our own site, noth.in, won Awwwards Site of the Day and FWA of the Day. Bilingual French and English, for France and the UK...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Fab Brands is an award-winning creative marketing agency that combines strategic planning with creative solutions to help clients broaden their horizons, build brand equity, and make a greater impact in the world. Our core services are brand strategy, logos, visual identity & web design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SECL Group is a software engineering company specializing in developing and implementing AI-powered custom web solutions, as well as offering technical consulting services...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
AMW Media was founded with a simple belief: that great creative work should always be backed by smart strategy. What started as a passion for design and storytelling has grown into a full-service creative media agency. Over 8+ years, we've had the privilege of working with 100+ brands across industries from...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- High Wycombe, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GoodFood is a branding, rebranding, and marketing firm specializing in the restaurant, bar, brewery, and allied food and beverage businesses. We provide end-to-end restaurant branding and experience solutions, whether you're starting with a blank slate or an aged idea that need updating. If you're interested...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lepanto Digital offers web design and local SEO solutions. We help businesses establish an online presence with bespoke designs and SEO strategies. Our goal is to ensure businesses stand out in the digital marketplace. We deliver excellence and use cutting-edge technology and innovative practices. Choose us...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Woodstock, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our Main Focus is your Business Growth! Empowering Business success by leveraging the AWS Cloud. DigitalCloudAdvisor is a dynamic and innovative technology company that specializes in providing cutting-edge solutions and services as an AWS Partner. We pride ourselves on our deep expertise in Amazon Web...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
We craft digital-first brands and products for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Satvat Infosol Pvt Ltd was incorporated the year 2009 & having its headquarters in India. It is an IT / ITES organization which develops Software Products,Remote Proctoring Services, Webportal Development, Apps Design & Development...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
2026 Webby Award Winner! Raleigh, NC marketing agency, web design company, branding agency, paid search, SEO / AEO, digital compliance / web accessibility consultant + web application development company...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Hussein Swaleh Design delivers high-quality, user-focused websites tailored to drive results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
A Baku-based studio building corporate websites, e-commerce platforms and landing pages for small and mid-sized businesses. Fixed price and fixed deadline agreed in writing before any code. Two months of support after launch. 120+ projects since 2023, rated 5.0 across 79 Google reviews...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cold is a six-person agency in Basildon, Essex, doing web design, SEO and digital marketing for businesses across Essex, London and the rest of the UK. We build in Webflow as a certified partner, and every SEO retainer includes AI search visibility, so clients show up on Google and get named when someone asks...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Basildon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Inform Visuals LLC, dba Inform Solutions, partners with investment firms and early-growth companies to communicate complex ideas with clarity, precision, and long-term credibility...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a boutique design studio with a global perspective. Based in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, we bring bold ideas to life and help them take shape on the world stage...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Miami digital marketing agency since 2011. Websites, SEO and AI search, Google Business Profile, Google and Meta ads, social media and content in English and Spanish. Rated 4.9★ on Google. No contracts. Call (305) 351-3103...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Techvantage delivers high-performance software engineering and agile team staffing solutions that help businesses be more successful tomorrow. TechVantage Innovations is a software construction business...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
PoloSoft Technologies is an innovative service provider for enterprise software, CRM, ERP, mobile applications, IoT, Digital Transformation, Cloud technologies, Web Services, e-Commerce, GIS, LiDAR & CAD. Our IT solutions make some glorious promises to our clients that give business empowerment, greater...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Essex, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Liyan IT Solution: We build custom websites and offer tech help. Reliable and tailored services to fit your business needs...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Cloud Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
FIFTYSEVEN is an independent branding and web design studio, remote by design, founded in 2016 and led by Petar Stojakovic, working with founders in Switzerland, the UK and the US. Petar sets the vision and the direction on every engagement; senior leads carry each discipline, with a specialized...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Subotica, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
SmartBug Media is a highly intelligent inbound marketing agency dedicated to assisting businesses in various aspects such as lead generation, increasing awareness, and fostering brand loyalty through effective inbound marketing strategies...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a 3D and Web application development company that centers on helping startups, small and medium businesses grow into enterprises...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
There are many things in our reality that annoy us.That's why we want products we design to improve this reality...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We Are a Creative Agency with a Passion for DesignIts simple, Were here to help your business grow!Division Web Design is dedicated to helping businesses grow their web presence. We specializing in web design, search engine optimization, digital design & digital marketing. We provide all the tools you...
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- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Rahway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
POP Creative is a Miami, FL based digital marketing agency that partners with small businesses, home service providers, medical organizations and national franchises to create innovative digital experiences, smart websites and aggressive digital marketing campaigns...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At DRAFT Design Web, we don't just offer solutions; we redefine the possibilities...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Pamplona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our digital marketing agency is a diverse blend of talent and passion, united by one common goal: your businesss success. From strategy to execution, were here to lend our expertise and support every step of the way. Here, we build brands while delivering results...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Bilingual design agency and product incubator in Tokyo and Boston. Websites, brands and digital products for companies working across Japan and abroad...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
WE help you go digital! Your success is our priority which is why we offer free consultations to find the best way possible for you to scale your business online...
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- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites and short video ads for small businesses across the US. The $300 website is paid once and ready in about 3 business days. Custom sites with AI helpers start at $2,500; product video ads start at $150...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Loganville, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Innowise Design Studio creates an ergonomic user-friendly UI/UX design for web and mobile applications, using up-to-date tools and technologies. We keep up with the times by exploring 2D/3D design trends and finding the best ways to support your company in achieving its most ambitious goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design Maneuver is an well-positioned to serve enterprises throughout the United States, as our office is located in Texas. We take great pride in providing superior customer service and producing high-quality work for our clients. If you require any of our services, we would be delighted to discuss how we...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a multidisciplinary production and design studio specializing in: photography,web design and brand strategy. We partner with individuals and businesses to create a brand experience that grows and scales as they do...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Rate Digital Agency is a Portuguese Startup company. The Rate offers Web Solutions, Social Media Solutions and Business Solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Braga, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Get high-performing Webflow websites built to attract new customers and boost conversions. Start seeing results quickly after just 30 days with our proven framework that turns visitors into high lifetime value customers...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to Made By Momoko a boutique web design studio based in Edmonton, Canada. We work with startups, entrepreneurs, and small to mid-sized businesses to create polished, professional websites that help them build a strong foundation for success...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm Jannis Timm, a web designer from Schleswig-Holstein. I create search engine optimized, mobile-friendly websites for companies and service providers. My focus is on modern web design that makes your company visible and appeals to your customers. Web designer for Itzehoe, Rendsburg, Heide, and the...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Nindorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build all our websites with WordPress because it is the most popular platform and easy to use. Your website will look great on all devices like laptops, tablets and mobile phones...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Providing small businesses affordable design options in a very competitive market. Our services range from web design, branding and print design. Whether you need a website to attract more clients or simply need new business cards, we are here for you. Schedule your FREE consultation today and let's chat...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Troutman, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hot Igloo Web Design is a long established digital agency based in central Scotland, serving clients across Livingston, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Founded in 2004, we create high quality, search engine optimised websites that help businesses grow. With over 22 years of experience in SEO, WordPress, and digital...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Bathgate, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create bespoke, beautiful websites that drive growth, increase engagement, and help UK businesses stand out online. Websites built to last, designed to grow & handmade in Norfolk...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Norwich, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $33/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BraneBox builds fast, modern websites that make strong first impressions and turn visitors into paying clients. We combine clean design, cutting-edge technology, and SEO-ready structure to deliver websites that work as hard as your business does...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create outstanding websites for businesses of all sizes, across various industries...
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- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
From custom software products to business process automation software, abac is your partner in designing, implementing and maintaining digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Art asks why?Science answers how? What happens between the art & science is where we excel. Were a Toronto-based brand & marketing agency. Our super power is problem framing. We identify and explain the tensions in complex situations to surface the underlying issues. That ultimately fuels growth...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Leverage provides complete, comprehensive digital marketing services to improve brand strategy. They specialize in full-service creative services, including design, development, and strategic marketing. Client partnerships are paramount at Missouri-based Leverage, which allows them to discover, create, and...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Chesterfield, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- 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: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.
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