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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 101 projectsVention is a comprehensive web development company, excelling in custom website development, full-stack web development, and web application development. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, skilled engineers, and seamless integration into client teams, as evidenced by consistently positive reviews. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their efficient project management and partnership approach, highlighting a strong alignment with client goals.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 13 projectsTKX Media is a versatile digital agency specializing in Web Development, Website Design, and SEO services. With reviews showing 100% positive feedback, clients consistently commend TKX Media for their proactive management, responsiveness, and tailored solutions. Approximately 50% of reviews highlight their expertise in creating custom websites and improving SEO performance, indicating their strong capability in Full-Stack Web Development.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 139 projectsIgnite Visibility is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and website development services. Across their reviews, clients commend their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong communication skills. Approximately 100% of reviewers note their professional and personable approach, while 80% highlight their ability to drive measurable results, such as increased organic traffic and domain authority.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 126 projectsStorm Brain is a versatile web development company offering services such as Web Design, Custom Website Development, and SEO. With consistently positive feedback (approximately 100% of reviewers), clients praise their professionalism, strategic execution, and excellent project management. Notably, about 87% highlight their ability to deliver projects on time and their exceptional communication skills.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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WeblineGlobal is a mobile application development company. The team focuses on Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Blaster Web Services is a web design agency and website development firm. They offer Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Long Beach, California.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 40 projectsPowerGate Software is a versatile Web Development company specializing in a wide range of custom software solutions, including Front-End and Back-End Development, Web Design, and Full-Stack Web Development. The feedback across reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with over 90% of clients praising their effective communication, timely delivery, and technical expertise, particularly in AI and application development. Their agile project management and attention to detail have been highlighted as key strengths by multiple clients.
$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 20 projects10Pines is a software development company specializing in Web Application Development, offering services such as full-stack development and custom website solutions. Across numerous reviews, 10Pines is praised for its excellent project management, high-quality deliverables, and effective communication, with nearly 100% of reviewers highlighting their collaborative culture and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their ability to seamlessly integrate with internal teams and adapt to changing project requirements.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 27 projectsThe Smyth Group is a full-stack web development company specializing in custom website development and web application development. Overall, their reviews highlight an exceptional track record, with 100% of reviewers praising their customer service, timely delivery, and attention to detail. Clients appreciate their ability to understand client needs and offer innovative solutions, while also maintaining a collaborative and responsive project management style.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laguna Hills, CA
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SEO services firm and website development company Roundbrix was founded in 2002. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Pop the Pixel is a branding company established in 2011. The company specializes in Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Frothlogic, a software development firm, offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development. The firm is located in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orange, CA
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Orange Web Group, LLC, a SEO company, is in Orange, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Founded in 1998, Arroyo Design, a small web development company, is located in Pasadena, California. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Wsfischer is a web design company and web development company. They provide Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Simi Valley, CA
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Small web design company and website development firm Writer Junkie, is based in Simi Valley, California. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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DocSites.com - Websites & Marketing is a small web design company and website development company in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Clarita, CA
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LOGIC NINE, a small software development firm and website development company, is headquartered in Santa Clarita, California. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fillmore, CA
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Lightway Web Services is a web design agency and web development firm. Their small team is in Fillmore, California. Their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Skylite Web, a small PPC company, is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsThought Media™ was established in 2009 and is an AI-driven digital technology company helping organizations strengthen their online presence, improve efficiency, and achieve measurable growth. The
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Website development firm All In Orbit is based in Costa Mesa, California. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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WebbROI is a pay per click agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Lake Forest, California. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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BrightHaus is a branding company. Their midsize team is located in West Hollywood, California and San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Laguna Beach, CA
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Black Core SP.Zo.o.S.k is a small Gdynia, Poland-based big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerPasadena, CA
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Custom software development company App Indulge LLC was established in 2012. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2004, Signature Creative™ is an UX design agency. The small team offers UX/UI Design and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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The Web Handlers is a web development firm. In Long Beach, California, the team offers Web Development and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Edeska, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2011. The agency focuses on Business Consulting and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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Sightbox is an UX design company. Established in 2011, the team offers UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Established in 2014, Rebel Design Solution, a small SEO company, is in Irvine, California. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Monte, CA
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DL Vision Design, a web design company, is in El Monte, California. They focus on Web Design and Web Development and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Corona, CA
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Philoveracity Design is a web design agency. They are located in Corona, California and have small team. They focus on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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My Webteam is an Irvine, California-based Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 1998.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Cognitext is a SEO company. Launched in 1995, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SLIND is a graphic design agency established in 2011. The firm specializes in Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Clarita, CA
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Small graphic design company Novitas Marketing, is headquartered in Santa Clarita, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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Small graphic design agency Brooke Mason Creative, is based in West Hollywood, California. The team offers Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Talent Evolution, LLC is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Irvine, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Diamond Bar, CA
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Based in Diamond Bar, California, electiv is a small SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Brizzo is a small SEO company located in Los Angeles, California. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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TopLingo Development, Inc. Is an Other Application Development company launched in 2001. Their services include Other Application Development and Wearable App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Systronic IT Group, a graphic design company, is in Alexandria, Australia and Los Angeles, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Edenspiekermann, an user experience company, is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Barcelona, Spain. Launched in 2009, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Redondo Beach, CA
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Worldmedia Interactive, a media planning & buying company, focus on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Ana, CA
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PowerPhrase Marketing is a midsize Logo company launched in 2004. Their services include Logo and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Simi Valley, CA
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Thinking2 is a web design company located in Simi Valley, California. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Make it Mindful is a Business Consulting company. The Los Angeles, California-based agency was launched in 2010. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Web Search Pros is a Huntington Beach, California-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Agoura Hills, CA
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GigiMagine is a Corporate Photography company. Established in 2004, the team specializes in Corporate Photography and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SEO company Technical Link LLC was established in 2012. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Simi Valley, CA
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Canaan Media Solutions, a small branding agency, is based in Simi Valley, California. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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Vanquish Group is a graphic design company. They are located in Thousand Oaks, California and have small team. Their team offers Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Big Brain Los Angeles, a small branding agency, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Downey, CA
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Pharo, a SEO company, was established in 2018. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Downey, CA
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HEFÉ MEDIA LLC is an Advertising company. The Downey, California-based agency was established in 2012. Their team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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Wiredhat Interactive, a web design company, offers Web Design and Web Development. The company is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.
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List of the Top 15 Los Angeles Web Development Firms
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999West Hollywood, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cypress, CA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Covina, CA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Manhattan Beach, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Manhattan Beach, CA
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32.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Beverly Hills, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Beverly Hills, CA
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Redondo Beach, CA
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32.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Altadena, CA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Burbank, CA
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32.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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34.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Santa Monica, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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28.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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32.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Los Angeles Web Developers FAQs
A well-developed website will reflect positively on your brand. To help you find a top web developer in Los Angeles, we have provided answers to some common questions below.
Budgets range from $25,000–$100,000+ depending on complexity. Creative portfolio sites may start around $30K, while e-commerce or web apps with media-rich elements can exceed $120K.
They blend technical performance with visual storytelling, which is ideal for fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, and influencer-led brands.
Yes. Many offer support retainers for UX iteration, performance optimization, content uploads, and bug fixes, which is especially important for fast-paced launches or content-heavy platforms.
L.A. developers often work with modern frameworks like React, Vue, Next.js, and Node.js, alongside CMS platforms like WordPress, Webflow, and Shopify. Many also integrate custom APIs and animation libraries to support creative industries.
An LA web development agency plans, designs, builds, and maintains websites or web apps. Typical deliverables include:
- Technical discovery and architecture planning
- UX/UI design tailored for multi-device audiences
- Front-end development using frameworks like React or Vue
- Back-end development in Node.js, Python, PHP, or .NET
- QA testing, security hardening, and post-launch support
Many firms also integrate third-party APIs, set up cloud hosting on AWS or GCP, and provide ongoing DevOps monitoring.
Here are some advantages of hiring a Los Angeles-based web developer:
- Proximity to leading entertainment, ecommerce, and SaaS brands offers deep cross-industry expertise.
- Easy collaboration if you’re headquartered in Southern California. Face-to-face sprints beat Zoom fatigue.
- Access to bilingual (English-Spanish) talent for reaching diverse LA audiences.
- Local firms understand California’s strict data-privacy laws (CCPA) and accessibility requirements.
Budgets vary by scope, but here are some examples of what web development firms in Los Angeles can offer:
- Basic marketing site: $15k–$40k
- Custom web app or headless CMS build: $50k–$150k
- Enterprise platforms with complex integrations: $150k+
Hourly rates generally range $100–$200. Agencies in downtown LA and Santa Monica tend to price higher than shops in the Valley, but many offer milestone-based or fixed-price models for transparency.
Thanks to the city’s diverse economy, agencies regularly tackle projects in:
- Entertainment & streaming
- Ecommerce & DTC retail
- Healthtech & biotech
- Fintech
- Gaming & AR/VR
- Nonprofit & education (USC, UCLA spin-offs)
You can use the guidelines to help improve your web development agency hiring process:
- Define must-have features, integrations, and launch timeline.
- Review Clutch profiles for case studies similar to your project.
- Shortlist agencies with proven expertise in your tech stack (e.g., Shopify, Magento, Django).
- Interview project leads. Ask about sprint cadence, QA processes, and post-launch SLAs.
- Request references from LA-area clients for on-the-ground feedback.
Be careful of web development firms in Los Angeles that display these traits:
- Vague proposals with no line-item budgeting
- Overpromising timelines that ignore QA cycles
- Limited communication tools (no Slack, Jira, or weekly stand-ups)
- No mention of ADA compliance or CCPA considerations
- High staff turnover or reliance on solely offshore teams without a local PM