Simple, brilliant websites for every small business.

Affordable small business websites for tradies, cafés, studios and local shops around Australia. From $499, and most are live within 48 hours.

5.0 from 343 reviews on Airtasker, and 300+ clients so far

Recent small business websites we have built

Have a click around a few examples. Each one is designed around how that type of business gets customers, so a plumber's site works quite differently to a café's.

24/7 emergency call-outs across Geelong and the Bellarine
Blocked drain? We're on our way.

Local, licensed plumbers who turn up when we say we will, quote before we start, and clean up before we leave.

Call nowGet a quote
4.9★★★★★212 Google reviews
Free quote
Your name
Phone
What's the problem?
Send, we'll call back today
Fully licensedUpfront pricingSame-day service12-month guarantee
What we fix
Blocked drains

Jet blasting and root cutting. Fixed for good, not just for now.

Hot water

Repairs and replacements. Gas, electric and heat pump.

Leaks & taps

Dripping taps to burst pipes. Small jobs welcome.

Bathrooms

Renovation rough-ins, toilets, showers and vanities.

Drain cameras

See exactly what's wrong before you spend a cent.

Gas fitting

Cooktops, heaters and leak detection, all certified.

No surprises on the invoice.

Our prices are on the website, so you know roughly what you're up for before you pick up the phone.

Call-out fee$0
Clear a blocked drainfrom $180
Replace a tap washerfrom $120
Hot water repairfrom $140
Drain camera inspection$220
Where we work
BelmontHightonNewtownGeelong WestWaurn PondsArmstrong CreekTorquayOcean GroveLeopoldDrysdaleLara

Not on the list? Give us a call anyway. If we can get to you, we will.

What locals say
★★★★★

Came out at 9pm on a Sunday, fixed it in an hour, and the price was exactly what he quoted.

Sarah, Belmont
★★★★★

Quoted on the spot and finished by lunch. Left the bathroom cleaner than he found it.

Mick, Highton
★★★★★

Finally a tradie who answers the phone. Hot water back on the same day.

Priya, Ocean Grove
Common questions
Do you charge a call-out fee?

Not during business hours. After hours it's $120, and we'll always tell you before we head out.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Every plumber on our team is VBA licensed and fully insured.

Can you come today?

Most days, yes. Call before 2pm and we'll usually be there the same afternoon.

HoursMon–Fri 7am–5pm, emergencies 24/7
Call0400 000 000
LicensedVBA registered plumbers

Business names and logos are hidden. Scroll inside the window to see the whole page. Parts of each one are interactive, like the price calculators, filters and before and after slider.

Shastri, founder of Simple Web Design, standing on a grassy mountain ridge with snow-capped peaks behind him
Me, on one of my hiking trips.

You'll be dealing with me.

G'day, I'm Shastri. I grew up in Sydney, live in Melbourne, and run Simple Web Design.

Before this I was a solutions engineer at a digital agency, working on websites for brands like Patagonia, Godiva and WelleCo. Now I build websites for local businesses to the same standard, at a price that makes sense for a small business.

You won't be passed to an account manager or a junior. When you call or message, you get me, whether it's the first chat or a change you need two years after launch.

  • 8+ yearsbuilding websites
  • 300+clients helped
  • Melbournebased, Australia-wide

What clients say.

Before starting Simple Web Design I did a lot of work through Airtasker, with a 5.0 rating across 343 reviews. A few of them:

  • 5.0average rating
  • 343reviews
  • 410jobs completed
  • 100%completion rate
★★★★★
Shastri is amazing! Stop scrolling and call him 👍
Rhys C.Two-page website
★★★★★
For someone not tech savvy as myself, he explained everything without using complicated tech terms and was approachable at all times.
Simone O.Website build
★★★★★
He was able to assist me to get an urgent job done in a few hours and on a Sunday, for which I am so grateful! Highly recommended!
Dari L.Squarespace website
★★★★★
Finally. A Digital professional that listens, understands, strategizes and executes with finesse.
David P.Website fixes and upkeep
★★★★★
Knows his work and super quick. Highly recommend to anyone who needs fast and perfect delivery.
Gary S.New website
★★★★★
Great communication, understood the brief, was very patient and accommodating. He's a thorough professional and knows his craft.
Leigh D.Website setup

Read all 343 reviews on Airtasker

Who we build websites for.

Mostly small, local businesses that need a site that looks good, shows up on Google and gets people to call. There are no retainers or long strategy meetings.

  • TradiesClick-to-call, quote forms, the areas you cover and your reviews.
  • Cafés & restaurantsA menu you can update, opening hours and directions.
  • Studios & gymsTimetables, class info and intro offers.
  • Salons & barbersYour work, your prices and an easy way to get in touch.
  • Physios & clinicsPractitioner profiles, clear fees and the conditions you treat.
  • CleanersPrice calculators, the suburbs you cover, and your police checks and insurance up front.
  • Pet servicesPrices by dog size, the areas you cover and lots of dog photos.
  • Shops & makersWhat you sell, when you're open and how to find you.

All the bells and whistles, at a small business price.

A cheap website doesn't have to be a basic one. Most of these come standard, and anything extra is quoted upfront.

A design made for you

Designed from scratch in your colours, with a layout that suits how your customers decide.

Price lists, menus and timetables

Lay out your prices, menu or class times clearly, so customers don't have to ring and ask.

Your Google reviews

Your best Google reviews shown on your site, so new customers can see what locals think.

Your own easy dashboard

Change your prices, hours, menu and photos yourself, without being able to break the layout.

Galleries and before & afters

Photo galleries, project filters and drag-to-compare before and after sliders.

Quote calculators and smart forms

Let customers work out a rough price or send you the details you need, so there's less back and forth.

Call, text and directions

Call and SMS buttons, maps, directions and the areas you cover, all built for phones.

Set up for Google

Local search setup, page titles, your Google Business Profile, a sitemap and fast loading. The basics Google looks for.

See who's visiting

Simple stats showing how many people visit your site and where they come from.

Not sure what you need? Tell us how your business works and we'll suggest what's worth having.

Fast, secure, and nothing to maintain.

We don't use WordPress. Your site is built as plain files and hosted on Cloudflare's network, so there are no plugins to update, very little that can be hacked, and pages load quickly even on a weak 4G signal.

100the Google PageSpeed score we aim for
  • Our sitesTypical WordPress
  • HostingFast & cheapPaid server
  • Plugin updatesNoneEvery month
  • Security patchesNot neededOngoing
  • Edit it yourself safelyYesRisky
  • Breaks if left aloneNoOften
  • Free SSL padlockYesSometimes

Simple, fixed prices.

You'll know the full price before we start. There are no hourly rates, setup fees or lock-in contracts.

Most popular

One-page site

Everything on one scrolling page. Plenty for most tradies, cafés and studios.

$499
  • Custom design, up to 6 sections
  • Easy-edit dashboard
  • Google reviews on your site
  • Copywriting included
  • Enquiry form and tap-to-call
  • Google setup and map
  • Live within 48 hours
Start a one-page site

Small business site

Separate pages for your services, menu, gallery and about. Up to 6 pages.

$999
  • Everything in the one-page site
  • Up to 6 pages
  • A page for each service or area
  • Price list, menu or timetable
  • Gallery, before & after or price calculator
  • Live within 48 hours
Start a small business site
Optional

Care plan

We host your site and make changes for you, so you don't have to think about it.

$50/month
  • Hosting and SSL
  • Up to 2 hours of support a month
  • Menu, price and photo updates done for you
  • Domain and email help
  • Cancel any time
Ask about care

Prices in AUD. Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your business and we'll recommend one.

Want to build an app? Let's chat.

We also build web and phone apps, for your business or a new idea. Every app is different, but most start from $1,299.

Talk about your app

From first chat to live in 48 hours.

Send us your logo and a few photos and we'll do the rest. Most people spend about an hour on it in total.

  1. Hour 0

    A quick chat

    Fifteen minutes on the phone about your business, your customers and what you need the site to do.

  2. Within 24 hours

    First design

    We send you a working version of your site to click through on your own phone.

  3. Same day

    Tweaks

    Tell us what you'd like changed and we'll update it the same day. Two rounds of changes are included.

  4. Within 48 hours

    You're live

    We connect your domain, set up Google, and show you around your dashboard.

Common questions.

Something else? Just ask.

Do I need to have photos and words ready?

No. Send whatever you have, even phone photos. We'll write the words after a quick chat, and we can source stock photos or recommend a local photographer.

Can I update the site myself?

Yes. Every site comes with a simple dashboard where you can change text, prices, opening hours, menus and photos. It only shows you the parts that are safe to edit, so you can't accidentally break the design. If you'd rather not touch it, the optional care plan means you just email us instead.

How can you do it for $499?

We've built a lot of websites and have the process down pat. Our sites don't run on WordPress or a paid website builder, so there are no licence fees or plugin costs, and we pass that saving on. You still get a custom design and everything listed above.

Do you work with businesses outside Melbourne?

Yes. We're based in Melbourne and work with small businesses all over Australia, from Perth to Hobart. Everything happens over the phone and email, so it doesn't matter where you are.

I already have a website. Can you replace it?

Yes. We'll move your domain across, keep your Google rankings intact with proper redirects, and switch over with no downtime.

What about my domain and email?

If you don't have a domain yet, we'll help you register one in your name. If you do, we'll connect it. Your email stays exactly where it is.

Do you build apps as well?

Yes. We build web apps and phone apps for businesses and new ideas. Every app is different, so we quote each one after a chat, but they typically start from $1,299.

How does payment work?

Half when we start, half when your site goes live. The optional care plan is $50 a month and you can cancel whenever you like.

Tell us about your business.

We'll reply within one business day with a fixed quote and a few ideas for your site. No sales pitch.

Rather have a chat? Call or text 0480 808 728

Or message us on WhatsApp (@simplewebdesignau), any time. We usually reply within the hour during business hours.

Prefer email? hello@simplewebdesign.com.au

What are you after?

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