Framework
Next.js
The engine that builds your pages. It pre-renders your site so it loads fast and works well with Google. Used by Nike, Notion, and thousands of production apps.
A $500 website and a $990 website can look the same on the surface. The difference is what's underneath — and whether it can grow with your business.
Every layer of your site is built on production-grade technology. Here's what's under the hood — and what it means for you.
Next.js
The engine that builds your pages. It pre-renders your site so it loads fast and works well with Google. Used by Nike, Notion, and thousands of production apps.
Vercel Edge Network
Where your website lives. Served from 70+ global data centres — visitors hit the nearest one. No shared hosting, no downtime from other people's websites, automatic SSL certificates.
Your Address
Your address on the internet. We configure DNS records, point your domain, and set up subdomains if you need them. You own the domain — always.
HTTPS + Headers
HTTPS encryption, security headers, DDoS protection, and bot mitigation. All automatic, all managed — your visitors' data is protected from day one.
Resend
Your contact form sends real emails through a verified domain (yours, not ours). No spam folder, no missed enquiries, proper deliverability.
Managed & Backed Up
If your site needs to store data — bookings, enquiries, content — we use managed databases with automatic backups. Your data stays in Australia if needed.
Git
Every change to your website is tracked. Nothing gets lost, nothing gets overwritten. We can roll back any update in seconds.
Automated Pipeline
When we push an update, it builds, tests, and goes live automatically. No FTP, no manual uploads, no crossed fingers.
Pages load in under a second. Visitors stay longer, Google ranks you higher.
Managed hosting, automatic SSL, monitored uptime. No 2am emergencies because the shared server went down.
Your $95/mo covers hosting, support, and infrastructure. Need a booking system or client portal down the track? Because your site is built on a real tech stack, we can scope and build it directly into your existing platform — no separate subscriptions, no third-party plugins, no starting from scratch.
A side-by-side look at what a $500 website delivers versus what we build for you.
| Feature | $500 Website | SME Web Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Framework | Static HTML or WordPress template | Next.js (server-rendered, production-grade) |
| Hosting | Shared server (GoDaddy, cPanel) | Vercel edge network (70+ global locations) |
| SSL/Security | Manual setup or paid add-on | Automatic HTTPS, security headers, DDoS protection |
| Email/Contact Form | Generic PHP mailer or plugin | Verified domain delivery via Resend |
| Performance | Unoptimised — loads in 3–5s | Optimised images, code splitting — sub-second loads |
| SEO | Basic meta tags if you're lucky | Structured data, dynamic sitemap, canonical URLs |
| Version Control | FTP uploads, no history | Git — every change tracked, instant rollback |
| Deployment | Manual upload, pray nothing breaks | Automated build, test, deploy pipeline |
| Custom Apps | Start over with a new platform | Extend the same site — booking, portal, dashboard |
| Code Ownership | Template licence, locked to platform | You own all code, no lock-in |
| Ongoing Support | “Email us and we’ll see” | $95/mo managed hosting, updates + dedicated helpdesk (built by us, for our clients) |
Static HTML or WordPress template
Next.js (server-rendered, production-grade)
Shared server (GoDaddy, cPanel)
Vercel edge network (70+ global locations)
Manual setup or paid add-on
Automatic HTTPS, security headers, DDoS protection
Generic PHP mailer or plugin
Verified domain delivery via Resend
Unoptimised — loads in 3–5s
Optimised images, code splitting — sub-second loads
Basic meta tags if you're lucky
Structured data, dynamic sitemap, canonical URLs
FTP uploads, no history
Git — every change tracked, instant rollback
Manual upload, pray nothing breaks
Automated build, test, deploy pipeline
Start over with a new platform
Extend the same site — booking, portal, dashboard
Template licence, locked to platform
You own all code, no lock-in
“Email us and we’ll see”
$95/mo managed hosting, updates + dedicated helpdesk (built by us, for our clients)
The same infrastructure that powers your website can power custom tools for your business. Booking systems, client portals, internal dashboards, helpdesks — we’ve built them before, and they run alongside your site on the same stack. No separate subscriptions, no third-party platforms. If you’ve got an idea, let’s talk about what’s possible.
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