Geelong & the Barwon Region
See your new website working, before you pay for it.
Most web designers ask for a deposit before you've built anything real. I build you a free working concept first. If you like it, we agree a fixed price and timeline and get started. If you don't, you've lost nothing.
Dealing with me directly, backed by a small, hands-on team.
I'm Aaron Knight, a web designer and developer with over 13 years of experience building custom websites for Australian businesses. You'll be dealing with me directly, backed by a small, hands-on team, delivering professional web design services for Geelong businesses: well-built, fast-loading websites that rank on Google, reflect your brand, and convert visitors into customers.
A mobile vehicle repair business came to me wanting more leads without spending more to get them. Here's what 12 months of combining the website, SEO, and ad targeting properly did:
That's what happens when your website, your SEO, and your ads are built in one place, by people who understand how all three connect, not three different vendors who've never spoken to each other.
Most people get three quotes and a pile of promises. You get a working draft of your actual site, then a fixed price and a fixed timeline.
From the first conversation to the final handover, I'm your point of contact. The small team behind me handles the depth a project needs, without you ever losing that direct line.
The free working concept means you're judging a real draft of your actual site, not a mood board or a sales pitch.
Once we agree a price and a start date, the only thing that moves it is feedback taking longer than 48 hours on your end.
Geelong has evolved from a manufacturing hub into one of Victoria's most diverse regional economies. From the Waterfront and CBD through to Newtown, Belmont, and the rapidly growing Armstrong Creek corridor, businesses across professional services, health, retail, trades, and education are competing harder than ever for customers who start their search online.
Design, build, search and ads handled together, so every page is built with the next enquiry in mind.
Every website I build is designed from scratch around your brand and your customers. Geelong's business community is growing quickly. Standing out from competitors, both local and Melbourne-based, requires a website that looks professional and is built to perform.
Most of my websites are built on WordPress: flexible, reliable, and easy to manage once the site is live. Once your site is handed over, you own it outright, with all accounts, all content, and all code. You won't need a developer to update your content or add a new service page.
Every website I build is SEO-ready from day one: clean code, fast load speeds, proper site structure, and keyword targeting relevant to the Geelong market. Whether you're targeting customers in the CBD, across the Surf Coast, or throughout the broader Barwon region, SEO is built into the foundation from the start.
For Geelong businesses that need leads quickly, I build and manage Google Ads campaigns. Search-only, tightly targeted, with conversion tracking in place so your spend is fully accountable.
From AI chatbots and automated customer service to workflow automation and platform integration, I help Geelong businesses use AI practically, saving time, improving customer experience, and building smarter processes around their existing tools. If you're not sure where to start, I offer consulting to identify where AI will deliver real value for your business specifically.
Selling online? I build ecommerce websites on Shopify and WooCommerce: mobile-first, conversion-optimised, and structured to perform in search. Whether you're selling to Geelong customers or nationally, I'll build a store that's ready to grow.
Beyond the website, I offer social media marketing and email marketing services to help Geelong businesses stay in front of their audience and convert visitors into real enquiries over time.
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support as standard. Ongoing maintenance plans cover security updates, plugin updates, performance monitoring, and regular backups, keeping your site fast, secure, and current.
I've built websites and run campaigns for businesses including Eden Brae Homes, Champion Homes, Deicorp, NSW Government, and Macquarie University, alongside 13+ years working with businesses across Australia and overseas.
Beta Tools (vehicle workshop equipment importer): SEO work took them from 18 flat months to 2x traffic in 3 months, 553 new keywords, 11 first-page rankings, and the #1 spot for a competitive brand term. Read the case study →
KK&O (PR and content agency): went from 0 to 4 first-page rankings in a single month. Read the case study →
4.9 stars from 33 Google reviews.
"Aaron and the team exceeded all of my expectations. Right from the start they delivered an outstanding design and completed the website within the promised timeframe." Danny S, Google review
Artificial intelligence is no longer a tool reserved for large enterprises. Businesses of all sizes are now using AI to automate repetitive tasks, improve customer experience, and make better decisions with the data they already have. For Geelong businesses looking to stay competitive, AI integration is becoming as foundational as having a website in the first place.
I offer AI development and integration services designed for small and medium-sized businesses: practical, results-focused implementations that solve real problems rather than technology for its own sake.
A well-built AI chatbot handles routine customer enquiries around the clock: answering common questions, qualifying leads, booking appointments, and routing complex queries to the right person. For Geelong businesses that receive high volumes of repetitive enquiries, this frees up significant time while improving response times for customers. I design and build chatbots that are trained on your business, your services, and your customer language, not generic out-of-the-box tools that feel impersonal.
Manual, repetitive processes are one of the biggest drains on time in any small business. I build AI-powered automation tools that connect your existing platforms (your website, CRM, email marketing, and booking systems) and handle routine tasks automatically. From lead follow-up sequences and content generation workflows to data processing and reporting, the right automation can give you hours back every week.
Not sure where AI fits in your business, or whether it's worth the investment? I offer consulting for Geelong businesses at the early stages of exploring AI: helping you identify where automation and AI tools will deliver real value, which platforms and approaches make sense for your size and budget, and how to implement them without disrupting what's already working. The goal is always practical ROI, not complexity for its own sake.
AI tools work best when they're built on a solid digital foundation: a fast, well-structured website, clean data, and clear business processes. I take an integrated approach. The websites I build are designed from the start to support AI and automation layers where they make sense, so you're not trying to retrofit new tools onto a poorly built platform.
You work with me throughout the entire project. No account managers, no handoffs. I lead the strategy, design, and build, with a small, hands-on team supporting the depth a larger project needs.
Most projects fall in the $4,000 to $25,000 range. You'll get a clear, honest quote after an initial conversation, with no figures that shift once you're committed.
When the site is handed over, you own it outright: the WordPress installation, all accounts, all content. No lock-in, no ongoing dependency on me unless you choose it.
Keyword research, SEO setup, Google Analytics, and Search Console are included with every project, so your site is structured to rank from the moment it goes live.
Every website is cross-browser and cross-device tested using Browserstack before launch, so it performs correctly for Geelong customers regardless of what device they're using.
30 days of post-launch support comes standard. Ongoing maintenance plans are available for businesses that want their site actively managed long-term.
Seven steps from first conversation to a site you can run yourself. The free concept sits right at the start, so you see the direction before you commit.
Understanding your business, your customers, and your goals before any design work begins.
Agreeing on scope, sitemap, timeline, and platform.
Creating layouts and visual designs that reflect your brand and prioritise usability and conversion.
Building the site, integrating required tools, and optimising for performance and SEO.
Cross-browser and cross-device testing before anything goes live.
Going live with Google Analytics and Search Console connected from day one.
30 days of post-launch support included as standard.
I work across a range of platforms and technologies, recommending the right solution for each project:
Geelong's economy spans a broad and growing range of industries. I've built websites for businesses across:
The process starts with a conversation. Get in touch via phone or the enquiry form and I'll ask you some questions about your business, your goals, and what you're looking for. From there I'll put together a clear scope and quote. No commitment required to have that initial discussion, whether that's a call or a video call.
I build a real, working draft of your website before you pay anything. If you like it, we agree a fixed price and timeline and get started. If you don't, there's no obligation at all.
Most projects fall in the $4,000 to $25,000 range depending on size and complexity. A straightforward business website sits toward the lower end. Ecommerce builds or sites with custom functionality sit higher. You'll get a clear quote upfront, with no estimates that change once you're committed.
It varies based on experience, location, and whether you're hiring a freelancer or a larger design agency. For a professional custom website in Australia, budgeting in the $4,000 to $25,000 range is realistic for most small business owners. Rates that look significantly cheaper often mean template-based builds or limited ongoing support.
Look for a designer with a portfolio of recent projects, transparent pricing, and a clear process. Ask to see examples relevant to your industry. Pay attention to how they communicate during the initial conversation: clarity and responsiveness at that stage is a reliable indicator of how the project itself will run. Be wary of agencies that can't give you a straight answer on price or timeline.
It depends on your goals. Most businesses need a professional, SEO-optimised business website that clearly communicates what they do and makes it easy for customers to get in touch. Businesses selling products need an ecommerce build. Businesses with complex operational requirements may need custom functionality or integrations. I'll recommend the right approach for your specific situation during the initial conversation.
Yes, more than ever. As more purchasing decisions start with an online search, businesses without a fast, professional website are increasingly invisible to the customers actively looking for them.
Most purchasing decisions now start with an online search, regardless of industry. Businesses that rank well in Google and run effective digital marketing campaigns consistently outperform those that rely solely on referrals and word of mouth. A well-built website is the foundation, but combining it with SEO, Google Ads, and email marketing compounds the results significantly over time.
Strong search visibility requires a combination of technical SEO foundations, well-structured content targeting the right keywords, fast load speeds, and consistent optimisation over time. I build these foundations into every website from the start, and offer ongoing SEO services for Geelong businesses that want to actively grow their search visibility after launch.
It's a common framework used in web design to check that a site covers the basics: Content, Consistency, Customisation, Convenience, Connectivity, Community, and Communication. It's a useful checklist rather than a rigid rulebook. The specifics matter more than ticking every box.
Every project starts with a 50% deposit and a set number of included revisions. You don't pay the final balance until you're genuinely happy with it. I keep working with you until we get there.
From Bondi to Bali to Port Moresby, working with businesses all across Australia and around the globe.
If you're looking for professional web design in Geelong, tell me about your project and I'll build a real, working draft of your new website. No cost, no obligation.
Send through an enquiry and I'll get back to you promptly.