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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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Aaronjsmith.me is a web development company. The small Provo, Utah-based team provides Web Development and Web Design. The company was established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerToulouse, France
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Founded in 2010, ADvisuel is a small Toulouse, France-based SEO company. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDouglasville, GA
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Alexander Online Media Inc. Is a web design company. They are headquartered in Douglasville, Georgia. Their team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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See all 12 projectsWeb 3.0 India is a proficient web development company specializing in custom website development and full-stack web development, known for its flexible approach and exceptional communication skills. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their project management efficiency and value for money, while minor language barriers are effectively managed by their project managers.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Barnet, England
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See all 3 projectsWorkSpin Ltd. is a web development company specializing in Website Development and Web Design. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their alignment with company values, artistic vision, and ease of collaboration. While they deliver high-quality projects, minor improvements in pre-launch testing could enhance their service delivery.
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Small software development company TecknoHub, is located in Tijuana, Mexico. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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TapLane Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the agency was established in 2010. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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See all 65 projectsPairroxz specializes in custom website and web application development, offering services such as full-stack development, UI/UX design, and content management integration. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their project management and technical expertise. Clients highlighted their ability to align web solutions with brand and user experience needs, particularly in the entertainment and retail sectors, showing significant improvements in user engagement and site performance.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rockville, MD
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See all 5 projectsWebLime is a web development company specializing in website design and online development. With a reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget, they are praised for their excellent communication and personable service. Over 90% of reviews highlight their professionalism and dedication, with clients frequently commending their attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations.
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Scotche.gg Media LTD is an user experience company. The agency is headquartered in. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nottingham, England
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Gooii Ltd, a web design agency, is headquartered in Nottingham, England. They provide Web Design and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2001.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Milton, England
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Adrenaline Creative is a branding company established in 2001. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hallow, England
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Worcester Web Studio is a SEO company. Their team is in Hallow, England. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Located in San Jose, California and Chandigarh, India, Frisco Web Solutions is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Small web design company Virtue Max Ltd, is based in Glasgow, Scotland. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, AL
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Media planning and buying company SMI Advertising is located in Montgomery, Alabama. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waco, TX
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October Marketing is a small SEO services firm located in Waco, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Szczecin, Poland
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In Szczecin, Poland, Strony internetowe Szczecin Better Website is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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Advertising company Hungry Bird Creative Group is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts and Cleveland, Ohio. The team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kfar HaRif, Israel
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UX company Kamedia Technology Services was launched in 2014. The firm provides UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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DevITeam is a web development company. The agency is in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their services include Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Based in New York, New York, 816 New York is a small branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Broken Arrow, OK
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Skynet Solutions Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. They were founded in 2003, and their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenville, SC
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1x1 Impression is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are located in Greenville, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carrickmacross, Ireland
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Aura Internet Services Ltd is an IT managed services company. Based in Carrickmacross, Ireland, the agency was established in 1997. Their team offers IT managed services and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Miami, FL
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Established in 1998, Brivin Corporation is a small North Miami, Florida-based SEO services firm. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Howell, MI
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Target Marketing Solutions is a PPC agency. Established in 1995, the agency is located in Howell, Michigan. Their services include Pay Per Click and Video Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Raw Code Developers, a SEO company, specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were founded in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wellington, FL
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OnomaTech is a social media marketing agency. Located in Wellington, Florida, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eugene, OR
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Net Visibility Group is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2005, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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NYC SEO Pro is a SEO services firm. Their small team is based in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, OH
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Winterhoff Internet Solutions, Inc. Is a social media marketing company founded in 2007. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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Kahnputers, LLC is a small big data analytics company. Founded in 2007, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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U Share Consulting, Inc., a software development firm, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rochester, NY
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DiMarco Software Design, LLC is a web design company. Founded in 2007, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ijamsville, MD
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Launched in 2010, NBGAppDesign is a small Ijamsville, Maryland-based software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Detroit, MI
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Webnovare is a PR firm based in Detroit, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 2009, the team specializes in Public Relations and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brighton, MI
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IT strategy consulting company Innovative Computers was established in 1996. The small team offers IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Digital Access Security Integrated is a big data company. The Savannah, Georgia-based team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Punxsutawney, PA
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Vision Creative Solutions is a Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Amcoderz Infotech is a small web design agency headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evansville, IN
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Alcorn Technologies, LLC is a software development firm. They are in Evansville, Indiana. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hartford, CT
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RISE SEO Services, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2008. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Digicon LLC. Is a branding firm. They are located in Fort Worth, Texas and have small team. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indian Hills, CO
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BRE Management LLC. Is a Marketing Strategy company. Headquartered in Indian Hills, Colorado, the agency was founded in 2023. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Draper, UT
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Wazeter, Inc. Is a branding agency. The Draper, Utah-based team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, CO
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Online Marketing Media, LLC is a branding firm. Founded in 2011, their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 12 projectsDevCrew I/O is a full-stack web development company specializing in web application development, custom website development, and web programming services. Their client reviews indicate a strong commitment to quality and responsiveness, with 100% of reviewers praising their project management and communication skills. They are consistently recognized for delivering on time and within budget, with 75% of clients highlighting their ability to meet complex project requirements effectively.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Addison, TX
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See all 7 projectsAVX Digital is a comprehensive web development and digital marketing agency, offering services such as custom website development, SEO, and social media management. Their reviews highlight a strong commitment to creativity and client satisfaction, with approximately 100% of feedback praising their attention to detail and effective project management. Clients appreciate their ability to deliver impactful websites and digital strategies tailored to specific industry needs.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Marysville, WA
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See all 6 projectsHybrid Mediaworks is a web development company specializing in web app design and development. The feedback highlights their effective communication, timely delivery, and adherence to budget, with 100% of reviewers noting the positive impact of their services and strategy. Their expertise in using Figma and AWS is also valued by clients, such as the CEO of Stickety Cricket LLC.
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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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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Frederick, MD
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poltava, Ukraine
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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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38.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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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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$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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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38.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Irving, TX
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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.