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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 40 projectsSolid Digital is a professional web design company that offers a comprehensive range of services, including custom website development, UI/UX design, and mobile-friendly design. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their responsive communication, seamless project management, and commitment to client satisfaction. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their expertise in delivering high-quality, user-friendly websites with improved user experience and effective SEO strategies.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 101 projectsDD.NYC® is a creative agency specializing in comprehensive web design services, branding, UI/UX design, and custom website development. Reviewers consistently praise their responsiveness, adaptability, and ability to deliver high-quality, visually compelling designs that exceed client expectations. About 90% of reviews highlight their impressive project management and commitment to client success, with many noting the agency's strong alignment with client values and effective communication.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 91 projectsUPQODE is a web design and development company renowned for its UI/UX expertise and responsive design services. Clients consistently praise their project management and custom website development skills, with 100% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and ability to tailor projects to specific brand visions. The company excels in creating innovative, mobile-friendly designs that meet client expectations without negative feedback reported.
$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 30 projectsCoherent Solutions is a versatile software development company providing services such as UI/UX design, project management, DevOps, and cloud solutions. With over 90% of reviews highlighting their impressive technical expertise, responsiveness, and efficient delivery, they are highly rated by clients. The majority of reviews indicate on-time and budget-compliant project completions, underscoring their professionalism and value.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGainesville, VA
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Unique Web Studio LLC. Is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2018, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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Bordes Design is a small Towson, Maryland-based print design agency. The team provides Print Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 12 projects7 Studios is a web design company specializing in responsive design, UI/UX, and custom website development, consistently praised for exceptional project management and responsiveness. Nearly all clients commend their creativity, technical execution, and ability to align with brand goals, with over 90% noting improvements in user experience and engagement. Their commitment to delivering timely and high-quality results is widely endorsed.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 123 projectsStorm Brain is a comprehensive web design and development company offering services such as custom website development, responsive web design, UI/UX design, and technical SEO. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their excellent communication, project management, and high-quality work. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their responsiveness and ability to deliver projects on time, reflecting their commitment to client satisfaction.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 6 projectsEastern Standard is a web design and development company specializing in responsive web design and custom website development. Their reviews highlight an impressive 100% satisfaction rate, citing their exceptional project management, responsive communication, and creative UI/UX design. Clients appreciate their ability to deliver visually appealing and user-friendly websites, with specific praise for their innovative design services and seamless project execution.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warrenton, VA
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Launched in 2011, BlueSkyPhoenix LLC is a branding firm. The small team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Halethorpe, MD
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MDMA is a Halethorpe, Maryland-based PPC company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frederick, MD
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E-commerce development firm Inroads, LLC is in Frederick, Maryland. Established in 2002, the team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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Poesis Creative is a branding firm. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, the agency was founded in 2019. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Dramatic Visions, a SEO company, was launched in 2002. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 32 projectsImarc is a full-service digital agency offering extensive Web Design Services, including Custom Website Development, UI/UX Design, and Responsive Design. Across reviews, 100% of clients highlight Imarc's professionalism and strong project management, contributing to timely and budget-conscious deliveries. Around 85% of clients commend their communication and flexibility, although some suggest improving scope estimations. Imarc effectively enhances user experience and search functionality, aligning projects with clients' brand goals.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 4 projectsCrafted is a web design and development company specializing in custom website development, responsive design, and UI/UX design. They consistently deliver projects on time, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism and effective project management. Clients appreciate their ability to enhance online presence, with 75% reporting improved business outcomes.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 12 projectsAgency atQuo specializes in web design and development services, including UI/UX design, custom website development, and responsive design. The agency is widely praised for its exceptional communication and project management, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their timely delivery and budget alignment. Reviewers consistently commend their ability to exceed expectations and provide high-quality, user-friendly web solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Humble & Wallop, a branding firm, was founded in 1986. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOdenton, MD
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Headquartered in Odenton, Maryland, Millennium International Consulting, Inc. Is a custom software development firm. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 5 projectsWeb-Kare, LLC is a company specializing in web design and development, offering services such as website design, responsive design, and custom website development. With 100% positive feedback across reviews, clients consistently praise their timely delivery, excellent customer service, and alignment with company values. Additionally, 80% of reviewers highlight their ability to increase web traffic and deliver quality work promptly.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerManassas Park, VA
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Voxlumedia is a small Manassas Park, Virginia-based branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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Stepforward Creative is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Towson, Maryland, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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Waldinger Creative is a branding company. Their small team is located in Towson, Maryland. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cockeysville, MD
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Showcase IDX is an Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2002.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pikesville, MD
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Web Interactive Technologies is a website development firm. Their small team is in Pikesville, Maryland. Their team focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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BeaconFey is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is located in Towson, Maryland. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bel Air, MD
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Established in 1996, Stratosphere Studio is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Vitamin is a branding firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 2002, the team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Upperco, MD
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4 Square Productions, a small web design agency, is based in Upperco, Maryland. Their services include Web Design and Video Production.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
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Simpatico Design Studio is a small branding company launched in 2005. Their team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMount Airy, MD
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Amble Media Group is a small social media marketing firm based in Mount Airy, Maryland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Parkville, MD
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SocialRedDog is a Parkville, Maryland-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Digi Solutions is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leonardtown, MD
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Cadre USA, a web design agency, was established in 2013. They focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Zest Social Media Solutions, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Big Bamboo Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The small Culpeper, Virginia-based team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2012.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Warrenton, VA
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Software development company SiteWhirks, Inc. Was founded in 2000. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hagerstown, MD
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Founded in 1994, d'Vinci Interactive is a small Hagerstown, Maryland-based Corporate Training & Coaching company. Their team provides Corporate Training & Coaching and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Frederick, MD
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Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, Postern is a branding firm. They focus on Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Points North Design, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Compulse Integrated Marketing is an Email Marketing company. Located in Cockeysville, Maryland, the company was launched in 2014. Their services include Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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McKinley Media Group is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Black Label Agency, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2015. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFrederick, MD
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Lyons Share Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Frederick, Maryland. Their team provides Content Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Parkton, MD
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Launched in 2017, Websites Ally is a small SEO services firm based in Parkton, Maryland. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFrederick, MD
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Frederick SEO & Web Design is a social media marketing company in Frederick, Maryland. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Locust Grove, VA
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Camna, a website development firm, was launched in 2006. The team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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B3T Consulting LLC is a data analytics company. The Baltimore, Maryland-based firm was established in 2019. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Nightshift Creative is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and Content Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBaltimore, MD
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Web Works Consulting LLC is a small web design company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGlen Burnie, MD
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Growth Of The Phoenix is a Glen Burnie, Maryland-based branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerEmmitsburg, MD
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Small video production company Conjostudios, LLC, is headquartered in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The team provides Video Production and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFrederick, MD
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Crush Social is a branding firm. They focus on Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018. The firm is located in Frederick, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pikesville, MD
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Maryland Web Design Corporation is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1999. The company is in Pikesville, Maryland.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLittlestown, PA
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Sandra Lee Creative, a web design company, is located in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. The team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Walkersville, MD
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Software development company George Street Services is located in Walkersville, Maryland. They specialize in Custom Software Development and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Martinsburg, WV
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LovelyPixels is a web design company. In Martinsburg, West Virginia, the agency was launched in 2007. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lutherville-Timonium, MD
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Rooftop Communications is a small Advertising company founded in 2015. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFrederick, MD
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Small social media marketing firm SEO Dentals, is based in Frederick, Maryland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Falling Waters, WV
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Established in 2016, Local Sight is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Towson, MD
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Advertising company Maryland Local Marketing was launched in 2014. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is located in Towson, Maryland.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Berlin, Germany
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Vienna, VA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Arlington, VA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Arlington, VA
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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34.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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33.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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34.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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34.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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32.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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35.2/40.019/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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34.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vienna, VA
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32.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Arlington, VA
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vienna, VA
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33.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Top Web Design Agencies in Washington, DC
Local knowledge matters. A DC agency understands:
- Regional user behavior—tourists, commuters, and policymakers often browse on mobile during rush hours.
- Design standards for federal contracts and RFPs.
- Networking advantages—quick on-site meetings in Dupont Circle or Navy Yard cut down project delays.
- Access to nearby talent from universities like Georgetown and George Washington.
If your audience or partners are in the DMV (DC–Maryland–Virginia) area, a local firm can add geo-targeted SEO and faster support.
Budgets vary by scope, but most DC web design projects fall into these ranges:
- One-page marketing site: $5,000–$10,000, 3–4 weeks
- SMB brochure site (5–10 pages) | $12,000–$25,000, 6–10 weeks
- Custom CMS or e-commerce: $25,000–$80,000+, 3–6 months
Hourly rates usually sit between $100–$175. Agencies servicing federal contracts or high-security projects may charge premiums for compliance work.
DC agencies often specialize in:
- Government & public sector
- Nonprofits and associations
- Professional services (law, lobbying, consulting)
- Healthcare and biotech
- Education and think tanks
- Growing startup and SaaS scene around 1776 & Capital Factory coworking spaces
You can start by defining your goals such as lead generation, donations, e-commerce sales, or brand refresh. Then:
- Review Clutch profiles for case studies relevant to your sector.
- Check expertise in your preferred CMS and integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
- Request references from other DC-area clients.
- Compare proposals on strategy, timeline, and post-launch support, not just cost.
Look for clear communication and a phased project plan that includes discovery, design, development, testing, and training.
Watch out for the companies that feature these red flags:
- Vague proposals without defined deliverables or milestones.
- Promises of “instant” SEO rankings. Credible agencies set realistic timelines.
- No mention of accessibility or security standards, especially for public-facing sites.
- Limited discovery and skipping user research often leads to redesigns.
- Poor responsiveness during the sales process; it usually worsens after kickoff.