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Growth Support Services for Startups

Ongoing design, development, and optimization support, without the overhead of multiple hires.

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Growth doesn't happen on autopilot

Growing a startup post-launch means dealing with limited resources, coordination overhead, and unsustainable acquisition costs.

Post-Launch Growth Demands

Your MVP launch was just the start. Now you need to iterate on design based on user feedback, add new features, optimize conversions, and scale your product offering, all while managing the day-to-day operations of growing a startup.

Too many hats to wear

You're already juggling product, fundraising, and operations. Adding design, development, SEO, and CRO work on top just isn’t an option. Each specialist costs six figures per year, and coordinating between multiple hires consumes time you can't spare.

Sustainable acquisition is hard

You've built a great product, but growth stalls if people can't find it. Sustainable user acquisition requires SEO and continuous experimentation. Paid ads work short-term, but they're expensive, and competitors with bigger budgets can outspend you anytime.

How I CAN Help

Growth services

End-to-end growth support that adapts as your startup’s needs evolve, from small fixes to major product iterations.

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Proven Results

From zero to profitable

Through ongoing design, development, and optimization work, I helped my client go from stealth to profitable.

1554%

Increase in monthly organic
search traffic in 8 months

66%

Increase in signup
conversion rate

63.9%

Increase in purchase
conversion rate

$250k+

Worth of additional
organic traffic generated

460%

Increase in number
of ranked keywords

70+

NPS score (World-class) achieved and maintained during the project

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I highly recommend [Ljubomir] for any project — from Webflow, SEO, CRO, and marketing to building complex products from 0-1.
Jeremy Nolan-Cherry
Lead Product Designer @ Outdoorsy
Ljubomir is one of the most professional people I've worked with so far - responsive, creative, punctual and with structured approach.
Aleksa Mitrović
CEO & Co-Founder @ Hyperaktiv.ai
Ljubomir is a one-of-a-kind designer and teammate, and I effusively recommend and advocate for him with the fullest confidence.
Steven Greitzer
CEO & Founder @ Provenance.co
Working with Ljubomir our website was an excellent experience. [...] I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled designer who can jump in and make an immediate impact.
Jaimee Zullo
Head of Marketing @ Moonware
Ljubomir is a phenomenal product designer and an invaluable teammate, and I wholeheartedly recommend working with him.
Iva Nikolau
Head of Product @ Provenance.co
We will certainly hire Ljubomir again if he is not too busy (given that he is so amazing) and we would highly recommend him.
Marko Laban
Founder @ Virtual Space NZ
Pricing

Cost-effective growth

Get senior product design leadership plus Webflow development, SEO, and optimization, at a fraction of what hiring at this level costs.

Growth Support

Services that scale with you.
Starting at
$4,000/month
  • Scale hours based on your needs (40-160/month)
  • Weekly progress updates
  • Regular video calls
Replaces the need for:
Product Designer
Web designer
Webflow developer
SEO specialist
CRO specialist
Growth Support is available month-to-month, as well as 3 or 6 month retainers.
Price shown above is for a 6 month retainer.
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Ljubomir Bardžić
11 years of experience

Your Webflow & Design Expert

With over a decade of working with early-stage startups, I combine product design, Webflow development, and conversion optimization to help you scale. My Webflow and SEO certifications support this holistic approach of designing, building, and optimizing for growth.

Webflow Expert
Semrush Expert

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this service include help with my website or my product?

Both. I work on your marketing website and your product's interface design, including landing pages, product UI/UX, wireframes, user flows… SEO work is exclusive to the website, but conversion optimization can span both website and product. The goal is supporting growth wherever design and optimization can drive results, whether that's on your website or within your product.

Can one person actually deliver all these services?

Yes. Growth Support was born from working with a client project where I provided all these services and saw how naturally they fit together. With startups, these services complement each other perfectly - while the dev team implements a product design, I work on the website. When an A/B test needs 2-3 weeks to gather data, I shift to SEO work. When conversion optimization requires user behavior analysis, I'm already familiar with the entire customer journey because I designed it. This integrated approach is faster and more coherent than coordinating multiple specialists who each understand only their piece of the puzzle.

Do you also do front-end and back-end development?

I specialize in building websites, not developing applications. I develop websites with Webflow, which handles most website functionality out of the box. When projects need capabilities beyond Webflow's native features, like custom JavaScript for additional functionality or advanced interactions, I can write the needed code. However, I am not here to replace developers working on your product.

What if I don’t need all the included services?

Yes, everything is customizable. The services and monthly hours are tailored to your specific needs based on what will drive the most value for your startup. We'll discuss your priorities on a free consultation call and we can adjust the mix of services as your needs evolve, since pricing is based on an hourly rate.

What if we're not on Webflow, can you still help us?

If you're not on Webflow, the only service I can't provide is web development and bug fixing. However, if you're considering a platform migration, I can help you move to Webflow as part of a redesign project. For sites staying on other platforms, I can still handle: Strategy and planning, UI/UX and web design, SEO strategy, Conversion rate optimization. I just can't implement the design changes directly on your current site.

Will we be working directly with you or a team?

You will be working with me directly. I work with a limited number of clients and I do all the work myself. Unlike some larger agencies, I won’t just delegate the work to a junior employee while continuing to charge you the full rate, you will actually get what you are paying for. This ensures that the quality will be consistent and that your project will always be top priority. The only scenario in which I will bring on additional people is if you request it and we explicitly agree on doing so.

How are these services priced?

Both one-time projects and ongoing monthly services are available and they are both priced based on an hourly rate. My standard rate for ongoing work is $125/hour, with a discounted rate of $100/hour for retainers that have a commitment of 6 months or longer. Monthly services are available with or without commitment, but the “starting at” prices displayed on this page are for 6 month commitments.

What happens if we need to pause or cancel?

Unlike hiring a full-time employee where you're locked into salary and benefits regardless of workload, monthly retainers give you maximum flexibility to maintain the service only when you need it. For 3 and 6-month commitments, you get better rates in exchange for some commitment, but you can still exit early with a 25% cancellation fee on remaining value, which is significantly cheaper than being stuck with a full-time salary when priorities shift.

Ready to grow your startup?

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