A branding agency for USA businesses, working from India
BRANDSWOT Consultancy is a branding agency for USA businesses that works from India. We are a branding and growth consultancy headquartered in Anantapur, and we deliver brand strategy, identity, websites, SEO and paid ads remotely. US brands, agencies needing a white-label partner, and Indian-American businesses get senior, strategy-led work at Indian cost levels, with scheduled calls and written scopes.
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What US buyers expect from a digital marketing agency
American clients judge an agency on process as much as design. They expect a clear statement of work, a named point of contact and quick written replies. We build every engagement around that.
Compliance is part of the brief, not an afterthought. Website accessibility claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act are common in US courts, so we build to WCAG 2.2 AA. California's CCPA, as amended by the CPRA, shapes cookie banners and privacy notices, and several states now have their own privacy laws. Email follows CAN-SPAM, and texting campaigns need consent under the TCPA.
Ad platforms add rules too. Meta restricts targeting for housing, employment and credit ads, so we plan inside those limits.
What you can outsource to us
- Brand strategy, positioning and naming checks, built on our SWOT Method
- Logo design, brand identity systems and brand book design
- Packaging and label design for food, beverage and personal-care products
- Website design, WordPress builds, Shopify store development and landing pages
- SEO, local SEO and AI search optimisation for Google, ChatGPT and Perplexity answers
- Google Ads and Meta ads management, plus conversion rate optimisation
- Social media management, explainer videos, brand films and pitch deck design
- CRM development, marketing automation and WhatsApp Business API flows
A white-label partner for US agencies
Many US agencies need design and build capacity without adding headcount. We work under your brand, inside your project tool, and never contact your client unless you ask us to.
Typical white-label work includes identity rollouts, WordPress and Shopify builds, landing pages for paid campaigns and monthly SEO deliverables. An NDA is available on request before any brief is shared.
Indian-American businesses
Indian grocers, restaurants, sweet shops, temples, cultural associations and family-run clinics often serve two audiences at once. First-generation customers search in familiar terms, while their children compare reviews and Instagram.
We understand both sides. A spice or snack brand moving from India to American shelves needs packaging that suits US retail. Its nutrition labelling must also follow FDA rules, which your importer or a US compliance adviser should sign off. Clinic marketing must follow your state board's advertising rules.
Cities we work with across the US
New York: dense competition and high ad costs reward sharp positioning. Jackson Heights in Queens anchors a large South Asian retail scene, from jewellers to sweet shops.
New Jersey: Oak Tree Road in Edison and Iselin is one of the busiest Indian shopping streets in the country. Restaurants, saree stores and event businesses there compete hard on Google Maps.
Texas: a fast-growing state with large Indian communities around Houston and Dallas, and its own consumer privacy law since 2024.
Houston: the Mahatma Gandhi District along Hillcroft Avenue mixes restaurants, grocers and services.
Dallas: Irving, Plano and Frisco hold many Indian-owned IT firms, clinics and restaurants.
Chicago: Devon Avenue has long served the city's Indian and Pakistani communities, and B2B firms there need sharper branding.
Atlanta: a logistics and corporate hub whose fast-growing suburbs make local SEO matter.
California: the strictest privacy regime in the US under the CCPA, and a crowded direct-to-consumer market where packaging and Shopify stores carry the brand.
San Francisco: Bay Area startups need pitch decks, launch identities and product websites fast. Fremont has a large Indian-American population.
Seattle: Redmond and Bellevue hold big tech employers and many Indian professionals.
Nationwide: online-only brands can sell across the country, so national SEO matters more than one city.
How a US project runs
- Free audit of your website and brand, then a discovery call in your morning or our evening.
- A written scope with deliverables, timeline and milestones. Payment terms are set in the proposal, and payments go by international bank transfer.
- Reviews on shared links, with calls booked in the time-zone overlap. IST is 9.5 to 10.5 hours ahead of the East Coast and 12.5 to 13.5 hours ahead of the West Coast.
- Handover of all files, website access and ad accounts. Ownership transfers to you once payment is complete.
Examples of our work
These projects were delivered for clients in India, and they show the standard we bring. Pencil Sketch Design Studio gained a consistent identity and portfolio. Toran Invites is a luxury invitation brand designed for families celebrating across countries. Chaitanya Rao Astrology runs 50 to 60 client bookings through its own website.
Related client work
Pencil Sketch Design StudioA B2B portfolio that wins the room before the pitch
BRANDSWOT Consultancy made Pencil Sketch Design Studio's identity consistent everywhere, rebuilt its portfolio and its whole online presence, from SEO and AI search to LinkedIn.
Toran InvitesThe toran over the door became the T
Identity and launch films for Toran Invites, a premium digital invitation brand: the green-and-gold toran drawn as the T of Toran..
Chaithanya RaoFrom referrals only to 50–60 clients booked online
BRANDSWOT Consultancy built a personal-brand website, a booking and payment system, WhatsApp automation and ads for a Vedic astrologer who relied only on referrals.
Services for USA businesses from India
Five services make up most of our enquiries from the United States. Each is delivered remotely from India, with calls booked in the overlap between US mornings and our evening.
The table shows what each service includes and where in the US it tends to fit best. We have no office in the US, and we do not claim American clients or results.
| Service | What it includes | Where US demand for it is strongest |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify store developer | Theme setup or custom theme, product and collection structure, Shopify Payments or another gateway, shipping zones, sales tax settings and app setup | Direct-to-consumer brands in California, New York and San Francisco; Indian grocery, fashion and jewellery sellers in New Jersey, Houston, Dallas and Chicago |
| Brand film production | Concept, script, storyboard, editing, colour, motion graphics and cut-downs for each platform; filming by a local crew to our brief | Product launches in Seattle and San Francisco; restaurants, events and community brands in New York, Atlanta and Texas |
| Brand strategy consultant | SWOT Method review, positioning, audience and competitor mapping, messaging and naming checks before any design | Start-ups in San Francisco and Seattle; family businesses in New Jersey, Chicago and Dallas planning a second location or a rebrand |
| Landing page designer | Single-purpose pages for Google Ads and Meta ads, message match, fast mobile builds, form and call tracking, WCAG-minded layouts | Service firms and clinics in Houston, Atlanta and Chicago running paid search; SaaS and B2B teams across the United States |
| WordPress developer | Custom themes, block editor builds, WooCommerce, speed and security work, plus monthly care plans | Professional services in New York, Texas and California; content-heavy sites for associations and temples nationwide in the USA |
Searching for a provider in your own US city
A search such as Shopify store developer New York or brand film production Dallas usually returns local firms first. A local firm can visit your store or set, and bills in dollars. A remote team in India costs less and keeps senior people on your project, but meetings run on video.
Judge either option the same way. Ask for live work you can click, a written scope and clear ownership of files and accounts. BRANDSWOT Consultancy is headquartered in Anantapur, India, and works with clients remotely.
More questions
Can a Shopify store developer for USA businesses from India set up payments and sales tax?
Yes. We configure Shopify Payments or your chosen gateway, shipping zones and Shopify's sales tax settings. Your US accountant confirms where you must collect tax. Published Indian guides put Shopify store set-up at ₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000. That is a market range, not a BRANDSWOT Consultancy price. Product count, custom theme work, migrations from another platform and paid apps decide the final scope.
How does brand film production for United States businesses from India work without a crew on site?
We split the work. Strategy, script, storyboard, editing, colour grading, motion graphics and platform cut-downs happen in India. In New York, Houston or San Francisco, a local crew films to our shot list while we watch on a live link. Many brands already own usable footage, and a new edit from it costs far less than a fresh shoot.
What does a brand strategy consultant for USA businesses from India actually deliver?
You get a written strategy before any design starts. It covers your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, the customers you serve best, competitors in your market and a clear positioning line. It also includes messaging, tone of voice and name checks. Trademark clearance for a new name should go through a US attorney searching the USPTO register.
Why hire a landing page designer for USA businesses from India for paid ads?
A dedicated page usually converts ad clicks better than a home page, because it repeats the ad's promise and asks for one action. We design and build pages for each campaign, keep them fast on mobile and set up form and call tracking. Layouts follow WCAG accessibility guidance, which matters given the ADA claims common in US courts.
Do you work as a WordPress developer for companies in Texas, California and New Jersey?
Yes, remotely. We build custom WordPress themes, block-editor sites and WooCommerce stores, host them where you choose and handle updates, backups and security on a monthly plan. Published Indian guides place CMS website builds at ₹15,000 – ₹60,000. That is a market range, not a BRANDSWOT Consultancy price. Page count, integrations and content writing change the scope.
Should a business in Chicago, Atlanta or Seattle hire locally or work with a team in India?
Hire locally if you need regular in-person shoots, store visits or workshops. A remote team suits websites, stores, landing pages, strategy and editing, which rarely need a visit. Either way, check live work, references, a written scope and who owns the accounts. BRANDSWOT Consultancy works from Anantapur, India, with no US office, and runs every project on video calls.
Questions people ask
Is it safe to outsource branding to India?
Yes, when the agency works to a written scope and clear ownership terms. Ask for a signed proposal, milestone payments and a handover list before you start. BRANDSWOT Consultancy signs an NDA on request and shares every draft on a review link. All source files, domains and ad accounts transfer to you after full payment. You keep control of anything that runs your business.
How much does it cost to hire an Indian design agency?
It depends on scope, but published Indian guides give useful market ranges. Logo design in India runs ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000, and a full brand identity system runs ₹75,000 to ₹5,00,000. These figures are Indian market ranges, not BRANDSWOT Consultancy prices. Number of deliverables, rounds of revision and strategy depth move the figure most. Our own quote follows a free audit and a written scope.
Can a branding agency in India work in US hours?
Yes, with planned overlap. Our working evening matches the US East Coast morning, and our early morning catches the West Coast late afternoon. We book calls in that window and keep everything else in writing. A weekly call plus written updates usually keeps a project moving.
Do you build websites that meet ADA accessibility expectations?
Yes. We design and build to WCAG 2.2 AA, which is the benchmark most US accessibility audits use. That covers colour contrast, keyboard navigation, alt text, form labels and readable structure. No agency can promise immunity from a claim, so we recommend an independent audit for higher-risk sites such as healthcare or e-commerce.
Can you be a white-label SEO agency for a US firm?
Yes. We deliver SEO audits, content, technical fixes and monthly reports under your agency's name. Your client sees only your brand, and we never approach them directly. Scope, reporting format and turnaround times are fixed in writing before the first month starts. If you prefer, reports arrive as unbranded files you can drop into your own template.
Do you manage Google Ads for US businesses?
Yes. We set up and manage Google Ads in your own account, with conversion tracking and US targeting. Ad spend is paid by you directly to Google. Published Indian guides say management fees typically run 10 to 20 percent of ad spend or a fixed fee, as an Indian market range. We quote ours in the written scope.
Who owns the logo and website files?
You do, once the project is paid in full. We hand over editable source files, font licence details, the website code or CMS access, the domain and hosting logins, and any ad or analytics accounts. Nothing stays locked inside our systems. We also give you a short handover document listing every login, so a future team can pick up the work easily.
Sources
- ADA.gov – Guidance on web accessibility
- W3C – WCAG 2.2
- California Attorney General – CCPA
- Federal Trade Commission – CAN-SPAM Act guide
- Texas Attorney General – Data Privacy
- U.S. FDA – Food labeling and nutrition
Checked October 2026. Market figures are from the sources named, not BRANDSWOT Consultancy prices.