Melbourne // Digital Agency

More enquiries.
Less time chasing leads.

Websites for Australian small businesses. Hospitality, allied health, trades, professional services. I build it, host it, run it. You focus on the work.

14d
live in 14 days
220
per month base
$0
upfront cost
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Real sites. Real businesses.

Every project below is live and run by a paying client. Click any to visit.

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FEATURED CASE STUDY

Event Gourmet & Florals

Catering & Florals, Adelaide SA

Adelaide catering and florals business. Photography-forward website, interactive grazing-box builder, Stripe shop, full custom CRM, email migration, and Google Business Profile setup.

314
Gallery photos
19
Routes built
5.0
Stars on Google
eventgourmet.com.au
Event Gourmet & Florals homepage with photography-led hero
eventgourmet.com.au
Event Gourmet 314-photo gallery grid
eventgourmet.com.au
Event Gourmet Stripe shop with grazing boxes
abcbricksmasonry.com.au
ABC Bricks & Masonry homepage with editorial serif headline
abcbricksmasonry.com.au
ABC Bricks Two-Storey Build progression: steel frame, blockwork in progress, and the finished two-storey home
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ABC Bricks & Masonry

Quality Bricklaying, Melbourne

Bricklaying and masonry business. Custom website with 16 suburb SEO pages, quote form, Google Workspace email, full CRM, and premium brand kit.

29
Total pages
Full CRM
Included
1d
Build time
ads-maintenance.com.au
ADs Maintenance monochrome industrial homepage
ads-maintenance.com.au
ADs Maintenance Recent Work grid: corporate fit-out, Colorbond fence, AED install, and commercial pressure wash
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ADs Maintenance

Facility & Asset Maintenance

Facility maintenance company. Separate brand, website, quote form, Supabase lead capture, photo upload widget, and automated notifications.

Live
Lead capture
48
Monthly leads
14d
Build time
apexsolarmaintenance.com.au
Apex Solar Maintenance homepage
apexsolarmaintenance.com.au
Apex Solar dedicated services page
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Apex Solar Maintenance

Solar Panel & Gutter Cleaning

Solar panel and gutter cleaning business. Custom website with 16 suburb SEO pages, quote form, Google Workspace email, WhatsApp integration, and Google Business Profile content.

16
Suburb pages
Live
Google Business
7d
Build time
backlitweddings.com
Backlit Weddings homepage with full-bleed cinema photography hero
backlitweddings.com
Backlit Weddings films page with wedding reel showcase
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Backlit Weddings

Editorial Wedding Photography & Cinema, Adelaide

Adelaide wedding photographer and filmmaker (BKLT Media). Custom editorial Next.js site with a cinema video hero, native-aspect photo galleries, a dedicated films page, and a light and dark theme system.

7
Pages live
Cinema
Video hero
Editorial
Design system

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RESULTS

Don't take my word for it.

Alex built our website and set up the whole digital side of the business. We went from zero online presence to getting quote requests every week. Professional, fast, and actually understands what tradies need. Couldn't recommend Groundwork enough.

AW
Adam Whitlock
Director // ADs Group & ADs Maintenance

I'm really happy with the website that Alex created for my business. The whole process was smooth from start to finish, and the final result exceeded my expectations. Not only does the site look fantastic, but it also includes extra helpful features I hadn't even thought of. Communication was excellent throughout, always prompt, clear, and helpful. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a professional, high-quality website and a genuinely great experience along the way.

RP
Rose Pappas
Director // Event Gourmet & Florals
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$0 upfront. Three plans.
Your website handled.

No lock-in contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime after 6 months.

hipages charges $419/mo for shared leads. Growth is $370/mo and every lead is yours.

Starter
$220/mo

A proper trade website that works while you work.

Custom website (up to 8 pages)
Mobile optimised, fast loading
Contact/quote form with auto-reply
Google Maps integration
Google Business Profile setup
Basic SEO and security updates
24-hour email support
$0 upfront, 6-month minimum
Start with Starter
Most Popular
Growth
$370/mo

Full CRM, suburb SEO, and a business that looks the part.

Everything in Starter, plus:
Unlimited pages
10 suburb SEO pages
Full CRM with lead tracking dashboard
Admin panel
Daily lead summary email
2 content updates per month
$0 upfront, 6-month minimum
Start with Growth
Full Service
$470/mo

Maximum SEO coverage, ongoing GBP management, and business email included.

Everything in Growth, plus:
16+ suburb SEO pages
Full CRM + analytics dashboard
Business email (Google Workspace)
Ongoing GBP management
Priority support
$0 upfront, 6-month minimum
Start with Full Service
DIY Website Builder
$30-50/mo + your time
Looks like a template
Groundwork Digital
From $220/mo, done for you
Custom, fast, maintained
Traditional Agency
$5,000-$10,000 upfront
Then you're on your own
// LEAD ECONOMICS

Same monthly spend.
Better lead economics.

If you're paying hipages or similar for shared leads, you're competing with three other businesses for every job. Here's the maths.

hipages
$419/mo
Lead volume~4 shared leads/month
Cost per lead$105 per lead
ExclusivityShared with 3 other businesses
OwnershipYou don't own the listing
Groundwork Growth
$370/mo
Lead volume4-12 exclusive leads/month*
Cost per lead$31-$93 per lead
ExclusivityYours alone, never shared
OwnershipYou own the website

Same monthly spend. Better lead economics. Plus you own the asset.

Audit my setup. Free.

* Lead volume varies by trade, suburb, and seasonality. ADs Group (commercial maintenance) sees ~12/month after 6 months of SEO. Newer clients typically start at 3-5/month and grow.

PROC.01 — 04

Quote to launch. Four steps.

No 50-page proposals. No month-long timelines.

01

Chat

20-minute call. Tell me about your business and what you need.

02

Build

I design and develop. You get a preview link to check on your phone.

03

Approve

Happy? I launch. Want changes? I make them. No surprises.

04

Grow

Site goes live. Google indexes. Your phone starts ringing.

FAQ

Questions small business owners actually ask.

Straight answers. No jargon.

There's a 6-month minimum commitment — that's how long it takes to see real SEO results. After that, cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No penalties, no hassles. If you cancel, I hand over everything — your site, your domain, your content.

Yes. If you ever leave, I export your site and hand it over. Your domain, your content, your data — it's all yours. I just host and maintain it while you're with me.

I'll rebuild it properly. Most small business websites are slow, not mobile-friendly, and invisible on Google. I keep what works (your content, your photos) and build a fast, modern site that actually generates enquiries.

Your site goes live in about 14 days. Google usually starts indexing within 1-2 weeks after that. Local SEO results (Google Maps, local search) typically show within 4-8 weeks. I set up everything — sitemap, schema, Google Business Profile.

Not much. Your business details, a few photos of your work (phone photos are fine), and 15 minutes on a call to tell me about your business. I handle everything else — design, development, copy, SEO, hosting.

Every plan includes your website, hosting, SEO, maintenance, security, and support. Starter ($220/mo) gives you up to 8 pages with basic lead tracking. Growth ($370/mo) adds unlimited pages, full CRM, 10 suburb SEO pages, and daily lead alerts. Full Service ($470/mo) adds business email, ongoing GBP management, and 16+ suburb pages. No hidden costs, no setup fees.

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