How long does it take to build a website?

Most sites are designed, built, and live within two weeks. Larger projects with custom copywriting and suburb pages may take three to four weeks.

Do you charge ongoing monthly fees?

No. You pay a one-off fixed price and you own everything. If you want ongoing SEO support or content updates after launch, we offer optional retainers, but there is no obligation.

Yes, 100%. You own the domain, the design, the code, and all the content. If you ever want to move it somewhere else, it is yours to take.

What happens after launch?

Depending on your plan, you get 14 to 90 days of post-launch support. We fix any issues, make small tweaks, and make sure everything is running smoothly. After that, you can manage it yourself or keep us on a retainer.

Do you work with businesses outside Melbourne?

Yes. We are set up to work remotely with small businesses across Australia - Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, and regional towns. Everything runs over short video calls and email, so your location does not matter.

Charming Melbourne laneway with shopfronts and pedestrians

Australian Small Business Websites

YourNextCustomerIsSearchingGoogleRightNow

We build websites that get you found, get you calls, and get you jobs. Not just pretty pages that sit there doing nothing.

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Fixed pricingBuilt in 2 weeksNo lock-in contractsMelbourne based, Australia-wide

2 weeks

Typical time to launch

Local SEO

Built into every site

Ongoing monthly fees

100%

Client owns the site

A Melbourne cafe shopfront with warm interior lighting

The Problem

Your website should be your best salesperson. Is it?

A small business website is your 24/7 digital shopfront. It tells people who you are, what you do, where you are, and how to contact you. A good one does one more thing: it shows up when your customers are searching.

Most small business websites fail not because they look bad, but because they were never built to be found. At Shopfront Studio, every website we build starts with Google in mind. SEO is baked in from day one, not bolted on as an afterthought.

Google-ready from day oneMobile-first designConversion-focused copy

What We Do

Everything your business needs to show up and stand out.

From strategy to launch. No subcontractors, no runaround, no surprises. We build websites for small businesses across Melbourne, Geelong, and the Mornington Peninsula.

Local SEO

Rank for the searches that matter in your area. We target the right keywords so your ideal customers find you first, not your competitors.

Website Design & Build

Clean, fast, mobile-ready sites built to convert. Your visitors know what you do and how to contact you within five seconds of landing.

Google Business Profile

Show up on Google Maps and local searches. A properly optimised profile puts you front and centre when locals search for your services.

Copywriting

Clear messaging that explains what you do and why people should call you. No fluff. Just plain English that converts visitors into leads.

Lead Generation

Contact forms, click-to-call, and tracking that sends leads straight to your phone. Every enquiry becomes a measurable touchpoint.

Free Audit

Find out where you stand, right now

Enter your website address and get a free instant audit. No login. No sales call. Just a plain English breakdown of what Google sees when it looks at your site.

SSL & IndexedMobile ReadyAEO/GEO Tested

Our Process

Three steps. No surprises.

From first conversation to a live, ranking website. No lock-in at any stage.

We review your online presence

We look at your current website, Google Business Profile, and local rankings for free. You get a clear picture of where you stand and what is holding you back.

We build and optimise your site

We design, write, and build your new site from the ground up. Every page is structured for Google and written to convert the right customers.

You start getting found

Once live, your site starts working for you. We set up Google Search Console so you can track rankings and see how leads come in.

Fixed Pricing

No quotes. No surprises. No hourly billing.

Every price includes design, build, copy, and SEO. What you see is what you pay.

Get online, get found

Starter

$997+ GST

5-page website
Mobile-ready and fast
Google Business Profile setup
Basic local SEO
Built in 2 weeks

Get Started

Growth

$1,997+ GST

10-page website
Everything in Starter
Custom copywriting
Local SEO across 3 services
Lead form and call tracking
30 days post-launch support

Get Started

Dominate your local market

Results

$2,997+ GST

15+ page website
Everything in Growth
Suburb landing pages (up to 5)
Blog setup
Advanced schema markup
90 days post-launch support

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FAQ

Questions we hear all the time.

Straight answers, no jargon.

Every site we build is structured for local SEO from day one. We set up proper page titles, meta descriptions, schema markup, and submit your site to Google Search Console. Local SEO is a long game - typical small business sites built on these foundations start to see ranking improvements within 60 to 90 days, though exact timing depends on your industry, competition, and Google Business Profile activity.

Where we work

Local landing pages built for the suburbs and trades we serve.

Pick the city or trade closest to your business — each page is written for the way local customers actually search Google.

Locations

Melbourne

Web design for inner-city small businesses across Carlton, Brunswick, Fitzroy, Richmond, and beyond.

Geelong

Local web design serving Geelong, the Bellarine, and the Surf Coast small business community.

Ballarat

Fixed-price websites for Ballarat tradies, cafes, salons, and service businesses across the Goldfields.

Bendigo

Small business websites for Bendigo trades, clinics, and shopfronts — built to win local Google searches.

Mornington Peninsula

Web design for hospitality, tourism, and lifestyle businesses across the Mornington Peninsula.

Melbourne-based, working remotely with Adelaide wine, food, arts, and service businesses.

Hobart

Melbourne-based, working remotely with Hobart hospitality, tourism, and creative businesses.

Canberra

Melbourne-based, working remotely with Canberra consultants, contractors, and professional services.

Industries we build for

Melbourne Tradies

Lead-generating websites for Melbourne tradies — builders, electricians, painters, landscapers, and more.

Melbourne Cafés

Visual, mobile-first websites for Melbourne cafés, brunch spots, and specialty coffee shops.

Melbourne Plumbers

Emergency-ready websites for Melbourne plumbers, built around click-to-call and 24/7 service booking.

Sydney Tradies

Remote-built websites for Sydney tradies — plumbers, sparkies, builders, painters, and landscapers across the metro.

Brisbane Cafés

Visual, mobile-first websites for Brisbane cafés and brunch spots across New Farm, West End, and Paddington.

Perth Plumbers

Emergency-ready websites for Perth plumbers, built around click-to-call and 24/7 service pages.

Sydney Cafés

Visual, mobile-first websites for Sydney cafés and brunch spots from Surry Hills to Bondi and the Inner West.

Sydney Plumbers

Emergency-ready websites for Sydney plumbers, built around click-to-call and suburb-by-suburb service pages.

Brisbane Tradies

Remote-built websites for Brisbane tradies — northside, southside, bayside, and out through Ipswich and Logan.

Brisbane Plumbers

Emergency-ready websites for Brisbane plumbers, built around click-to-call and suburb-targeted service pages.

Perth Tradies

Remote-built websites for Perth tradies — Joondalup, Fremantle, Midland, Cannington, and across the metro.

Perth Cafés

Visual, mobile-first websites for Perth cafés and brunch spots across Mount Lawley, Leederville, and Fremantle.

Ready for a website that actually gets you customers?

Free review. No sales call. Plain English answer in 24 hours.

Fixed pricing from $997No lock-in contractsMelbourne based