If you're a founder or running marketing and you've got a budget in this range, you're past the DIY stuff — but you’re also not looking for some bloated agency with a giant pitch deck. This is where things get interesting. Agencies here tend to bring real experience — solid branding, clean UI/UX, and full websites that feel thoughtful, not templated. You’ll usually get senior folks on the project, not just interns behind the scenes. Communication tends to be smoother, and the work holds up. Whether your number is closer to $6,500 or pushing 10K, there are strong partners out there who can deliver without the fluff.