Sick of paying for a website that just sits there doing nothing? I build sites for small businesses in Cairns that are set up properly from day one, so people can actually find you on Google and pick up the phone.
A proper site is set up so Google can actually read it and send people your way. The words on the page match what locals in Cairns and FNQ are typing into Google. The layout makes it dead easy for someone to call you. Not just pretty, actually functional.
A $500 build from a template site or an overseas freelancer looks fine on a laptop but often falls apart on a phone. Google doesn't know what the site is about, so it doesn't show it to anyone. No calls, no jobs, money wasted. The business owner thinks having a website is enough. It isn't.
I write copy that sounds like you, talks to the customers you actually want in Cairns or wherever you operate in FNQ, and answers the questions they're already asking before they call. Generic copy copied from a template is invisible to Google and unconvincing to real people.
You own the domain and the website outright. There is a small monthly fee that covers hosting, security updates, backups and small changes, but that's it. No contracts, no ransom if you ever want to leave. See the website maintenance page for what's included, or the website design page for more on the build.
Every week your site sits there doing nothing is a week of enquiries going to someone else. Think about it, if your competitors are showing up on Google and you're not, those jobs are already gone. A site that doesn't work isn't free. It's costing you every day.
A poor-looking website also makes people click away fast. Someone who finds you on Google decides whether to call within a few seconds. If the site looks dodgy or outdated, they go to the next result. First impressions matter, especially when you're not there in person to shake their hand.
And if Google can't figure out what your business does or where you're based, it won't show you to anyone. That's not a techie problem, it's a real business problem with a real cost.
This is what you actually get, spelled out plainly. No fluff, no mystery line items.
Plumbers, electricians, builders, landscapers, cleaners, you name it. If your work comes from local Cairns or FNQ customers and you want more of the phone ringing with the right jobs, I can help. See the tradie website service for what this looks like in practice.
Accountants, physios, financial planners, solicitors, allied health. If you need a site that builds trust and fills your calendar with the right kind of enquiries, that's exactly what I build. Read about websites for professional services to see how it works.
Cafes, restaurants, shops and accommodation in Cairns and across FNQ. People searching for what you offer should be finding you, not your competitors. A site that shows up on Google and makes it easy to book, order or visit makes a real difference to foot traffic and enquiries.
If you run a small business in FNQ and you want more enquiries coming in from Google, call me and we'll figure out in five minutes whether I can help. Ring 0455 836 000, Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm. You'll get Bernie, not a receptionist.
Here's what can happen when a site is built the right way and set up so Google can find it from day one.
"Shanti Cafe now shows up #1 on Google for cafe searches in Mission Beach. Foot traffic and online enquiries have gone up noticeably since the new site launched."
Straight answers, no tech speak. If you've got one that's not here, just give me a ring.
Cheap websites usually look the part but do nothing. They're not set up so Google can find them, they load slowly on phones, and they give people no real reason to call you. You end up spending the money twice when you eventually get it rebuilt properly.
Every project is different, so Bernie works out the price on a quick call. You'll have a real number within the first ten minutes, no vague estimates, no surprise invoices. Call 0455 836 000 and Bernie picks up.
Yes. Every site I build works properly on phones and tablets. Most people searching for a tradie or local business in Cairns are doing it on their phone, so this is non-negotiable. I test it properly before anything goes live.
Yes. Your domain, your files. All of it. If you ever want to move on, Bernie hands everything over without any fuss. No lock-ins, no nonsense.
Most sites are built and live within two to four weeks from the first chat, depending on how quickly content and approvals come through on your end. I'll give you a realistic timeframe at the start so there are no surprises.
Sometimes, yes. Bernie can take a look at what you've got and give you an honest assessment for free. If it's worth fixing, I'll tell you. If it's easier to start fresh and do it right, I'll tell you that too. Either way, you'll know before you spend anything.
Tell me what's going on with your business and I'll tell you honestly what I'd do about it. If I can help, great. If not, I'll say so.
Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm, you'll get Bernie