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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, EnglandServices provided
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See all 88 projectsDigis, a Fiverr company (NYSE: FVRR), excels in providing comprehensive web development and staff augmentation services. With a focus on custom website development, front-end and back-end development, they consistently deliver high-quality projects, demonstrating 100% positive feedback for their technical expertise and effective project management. Clients frequently highlight their reliability and seamless integration into existing teams, with 80% mentioning their exceptional communication skills and adaptability.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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DESSS, Inc. Is a Houston, Texas-based software development company. Established in 2000, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Brainerhub, an app development firm, offers Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design. The company is located in Ahmedabad, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Shakopee, MN
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Step Tech is a web development company specializing in comprehensive Website Development and digital marketing strategies. With a 100% satisfaction rate, clients praise their expertise in Web Programming and Custom Website Development, noting improvements in website speed, organic traffic, and user experience. Their effective project management and proactive communication are consistently highlighted, enhancing trust and credibility.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsPexsol Interactive specializes in Website Development, including Web Design and Online Development, with a focus on high-end markets. Reviews indicate strong satisfaction with their WordPress development capabilities and professional project management. Clients appreciate their consistent results and effective team, though there is a suggestion for expanding their services to include social media marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Germantown, MD
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ACS Creative is a web development company. Their team is in Germantown, Maryland and Fairfax, Virginia. The agency provides Web Development and Branding.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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See all 1 projectsGlowIT offers services in Website Development, Web Design, and Web Programming, specializing in creating and maintaining online stores. The reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and exceptional value for cost. Clients appreciate their modern design, comprehensive support, and ongoing collaboration for improving user experience, establishing GlowIT as a reliable partner in online development.
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Founded in 2023, Feel IT is a website development firm. The team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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See all 1 projectsENDROiT | Web&App Development is a software development company specializing in creating flexible and user-friendly solutions for complex needs, such as plant management systems. Reviewers consistently praise their exceptional project management and adaptability, with 100% of feedback highlighting their effectiveness and ongoing satisfaction. Potential improvements include more thorough investigation of software updates.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Harrow, England
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Founded in 2018, Renav Technologies is an e-commerce development company. Their team offers E-Commerce Development and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49T'bilisi, Georgia
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See all 1 projectsArtspace offers Website Development and Web Design services, evidenced by their ability to create a unique auto dealership website for TL Group. Clients praise Artspace for delivering projects on time, managing complex tasks efficiently, and demonstrating high-quality standards, often exceeding expectations where other companies could not. Their work is characterized by effective project management and responsiveness to client needs.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hà Nội, Vietnam
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Founded in 2020, CODE TOT is a web development company. The company provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Caresort Solutions Pvt. Ltd is an app development firm. The firm is headquartered in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India and Cedar City, Utah. Their team offers Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Paris, France
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Dropteam is a website development firm established in 2013. Based in Paris, France, the team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Prairieville, LA
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Founded in 2012, Gormazing Designs is a web design company. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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See all 1 projectsJoshua Wolfe offers services in Web Development and Web Design, focusing on enhancing e-commerce efficiency and appeal. Reviews highlight their flexibility, effective communication, and profound knowledge of platforms like PrestaShop, resulting in significantly increased sales for clients.
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Founded in 2011, Seraph InfoTech is a small Jaipur, India-based website development company. Their team focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sfax, Tunisia
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Flexible Soft is a website development firm established in 2019. The small team specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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Located in , Outsourcing Team is a small e-commerce development firm. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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Founded in 2012, Ler digital studio is a website development company. Located in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic and Praha, Czech Republic, the team offers Web Development and E-Commerce
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Pak SEO Services is a SEO agency. They were launched in 2010 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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HummingbirdUK, a small web development company, is based in West Haddlesey, England. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Woking, England
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Impressive Sol is a web design agency. Founded in 2013, their team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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See all 3 projectsOwasoft Technologies specializes in developing comprehensive mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms, providing services that encompass project documentation, milestone tracking, and effective project management. Reviews highlight their proactive and accommodating approach, with a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, positioning Owasoft Technologies as a reliable partner in delivering timely and quality outcomes.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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See all 2 projectsEquitysoft Technologies Pvt Ltd offers comprehensive mobile application development services. Clients have praised the company's skillfulness, excellent communication, and timely project delivery. Overall feedback highlights positive outcomes and satisfaction with the services provided, indicating a strong fit for IT development projects.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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Securenext Software Corp, a software development firm, is headquartered in Chennai, India and Winter Park, Florida. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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IKBA SYSTEMS PVT LTD is a website development firm based in Ahmedabad, India and Toronto, Canada. The team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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PromptTech Solutions, a web development company, was established in 2014. The firm offers Web Development and Custom Software Development, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gorinchem, Netherlands
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Webdesign Bureau De Webmakers is a web development firm. The small Gorinchem, Netherlands-based team provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2000.
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Founded in 2011, KESHANDE Technology is a web design company. The company focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hadera, Israel
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Launched in 2008, WinWeb is a web design agency. The team offers Web Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Yerevan, Armenia
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Webside is a website development company and e-commerce development company. The Yerevan, Armenia-based company was founded in 2016. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Hermosillo, Mexico
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Aviada is an IT staff augmentation company. Launched in 2017, their team specializes in IT staff augmentation and Staffing.
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Jpadweb is a small website development company headquartered in Surrey, Canada and Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Web Development and Low/No Code Development.
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Deltadots is an application development company. The Austin, Texas-based company was launched in 2022. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Afham Zahid | WordPress Developer is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Web Development and is headquartered in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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WPPathFinder is a web development firm. They offer Web Development and Web Design and were established in 2016.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Tabs & Spaces is a website development firm established in 2018. The team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development and is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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See all 1 projectsBest Business - Out Of Business was an app development and marketing company known for creating mobile applications using Angular and Swift frameworks and providing marketing services like Google AdWords. Reviewers praised their competitive pricing and effective communication, with 100% noting satisfaction with the quality and affordability of their services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Launched in 2017, Lengmeng is a small Kharkiv, Ukraine-based website development company. Their team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Web development company Anchor Points offers Web Development and Custom Software Development. They are based in New York, New York.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baulkham Hills, Australia
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Click Click Media is a PPC company. They provide Pay Per Click and Web Development and were founded in 2008.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Knurów, Poland
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WP Served - WordPress Software House is a website development firm. Established in 2009, their team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bristol, CT
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Sullivan+Wolf Design, LLC, a small web development firm, is headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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PureNet is a York, England-based e-commerce development company. Launched in 2006, the team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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Maksa Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is an India-based website development company. Their services include Web Development and Graphic Design.
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Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, Facility is a web development firm. Established in 2016, the team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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AKM is a web development company based in Mumbai, India. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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EcomBack is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2020, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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Headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Brightside – TYPO3 agency is a web development firm. The team offers Web Development and Web Design.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Byte Clouds is a web development company and mobile app development company. The Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan-based firm was launched in 2021. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App
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List of the Top 15 PHP Development Companies
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vancouver, Canada
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poltava, Ukraine
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Frederick, MD
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Thiruvananthapuram, India
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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39.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Boston, MA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Lagos, Nigeria
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ultimo, Australia
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37.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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39.5/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Binghamton, NY
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36.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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PHP Development Agencies FAQs
A PHP development company designs, builds, tests, and maintains software solutions that run on the PHP programming language. Their typical projects include custom websites, content management systems, SaaS platforms, APIs, and back-end integrations. Beyond coding, these experienced teams may also handle project discovery, architecture planning, UX design, QA, deployment, and post-launch support to deliver secure, high-performing products.
Agencies align project KPIs with business goals—conversion rate increases, load-time reductions, or subscription growth. Post-launch, they track metrics via analytics dashboards, A/B testing, and performance monitoring tools. By comparing pre- and post-implementation data, stakeholders can quantify gains in revenue, user engagement, and operational efficiency.
PHP development companies provide end-to-end services aimed at helping clients turn their website ideas to fully-functioning solutions. Most of these agencies bundle several complementary services, such as:
- Custom PHP web and mobile app development
- CMS implementation (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, and Magento)
- Migration from legacy tech stacks to modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter)
- Third-party API integration and microservices architecture
- Performance optimization, scalability tuning, and security hardening
- Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and DevOps support
Cost for PHP development firms vary based on several key factors such as complexity, timeline, and team seniority. On Clutch, hourly rates for PHP development services range from $25–$150. A simple marketing site might start around $5,000 – $10,000, while enterprise-grade web applications can exceed $100,000. These dedicated agencies often provide different pricing structures such as:
- Fixed-price quotes for clearly scoped features
- Time-and-materials models for agile or evolving projects
- Monthly retainers for team or staff-augmentation projects with long-term needs
The journey to finding the ideal PHP development company is tedious and can sometimes feel overwhelming because of the many options available. To start, it’s important to clarify your goals, tech requirements, and budget; after that, you can follow these step:
- Review each agency’s Clutch profile, portfolio, and verified client feedback.
- Compare expertise in relevant frameworks (e.g., Laravel vs. WordPress).
- Assess communication style, project management tools, and cultural fit during discovery calls.
- Request detailed proposals with timelines, milestones, and quality-assurance processes.
A vendor that demonstrates transparency, realistic estimates, and a strong track record is usually a safe bet. Find a provider that balances all your needs and delivers the best value for your investment.
- Guaranteed delivery dates without discovery or technical review
- Vague pricing structures or unwillingness to document scope
- Limited or no access to source code repositories
- Infrequent progress updates or unclear points of contact
- Overreliance on outdated PHP versions that lack security support
- Which PHP frameworks do you specialize in, and why?
- Can you share case studies with similar business goals or industries?
- How do you handle code reviews, testing, and security audits?
- What is your approach to scaling applications and managing peak traffic?
- Who owns the intellectual property and source code after project completion?
- How will communication be structured (tools, frequency, stakeholder access)?
Freelancers are cost-effective for small, well-defined tasks such as bug fixes or minor feature additions. Agencies, on the other hand, offer multidisciplinary teams—project managers, UX designers, QA engineers, and DevOps specialists—capable of delivering full-cycle solutions, complex integrations, and round-the-clock support. For mission-critical or large-scale builds, an agency’s breadth of talent and established processes typically outweighs the lower upfront cost of a single freelancer.