Website Design & Maintenance Pricing
Clear, Practical Solutions for Perth Businesses
Every business is different, so we do not believe in forcing every website into the same package. Some businesses need a simple professional website. Others need eCommerce, booking systems, landing pages, SEO, Google Ads, print design or ongoing marketing support.
The prices below are intended as a guide. Once we understand your goals, content, required features and timeline, we will provide a clear fixed quote before any work begins.
Website Packages
Starter Website
A good option for new businesses or small local businesses that need a clean, professional online presence.
Includes:
- Custom WordPress website
- Mobile-friendly layout
- Home page plus key service/contact pages
- Basic contact form
- Image and content placement
- Basic Google-friendly structure
- Website launch support
Best for:
Business Website
Ideal for established businesses that need a stronger website designed to build trust, explain services clearly and generate more enquiries.
Includes:
- Custom website design
- Mobile and desktop layouts
- Multiple service pages
- Strong calls to action
- Contact and enquiry forms
- Basic SEO setup
- Google Maps/contact integration
- Image optimisation
- Launch checks
- Basic training or walkthrough
Best for:
eCommerce Website
For businesses that want to sell products online using WooCommerce or Shopify.
Includes:
- Online store setup
- Product category structure
- Product page layout
- Shopping cart and checkout setup
- Payment gateway setup
- Shipping configuration
- Mobile-friendly store design
- Basic SEO structure
- Training on how to manage products and orders
Best for:
Landing Page Development
A focused page designed for Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram campaigns or a specific promotion.
Includes:
- One-page campaign layout
- Clear offer and enquiry flow
- Strong call-to-action placement
- Mobile-friendly design
- Contact or lead form
- Fast loading structure
- Basic tracking setup where required
Best for:
Website Care & Maintenance
Websites need regular care to stay secure, updated and working properly. Our care plans give you peace of mind without the stress of managing the technical side yourself.
Can include:
- WordPress core updates
- Plugin updates
- Theme updates
- Security checks
- Website backups
- Basic troubleshooting
- Hosting support
- Speed and performance checks
More complex websites, larger eCommerce stores and sites with advanced plugins may require a higher support level.
Protect Your SiteWebsite Maintenance & On-Demand Support
Transparent, expert care structured explicitly to avoid unexpected billing surprises. Get dedicated technical protection or practical hourly help when required.
| Support Stream | Service Scope & Deliverables Included | Rate (+ GST) |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Core & Theme Care Annual Retainer | Highly recommended if you want to keep your digital platform securely up to date. Covers routine scheduled management of core WordPress files, backend frameworks, theme systems, and critical active software plugin configurations. | $280 + GST / year |
| Website Support & Maintenance On-Demand Hourly |
General tech assistance, text modifications, adding layout content blocks, or swapping design imagery files.
*Requires a standard $150 + GST upfront initial investigation fee to trace legacy code parameters securely.
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$120 + GST / hour |
| eCommerce & Payment Support Specialised Tech |
Dedicated assistance for active WooCommerce setups, commercial shopping cart logic links, custom multi-tier product pricing matrixes, shipping calculation matrices, and third-party bank payment gateway API configurations.
*Requires a standard $150 + GST upfront initial investigation fee for unmanaged code.
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From $120 + GST / hour |
| Programming & Custom Coding Advanced Developer | Deep-level template script interventions, manual styling overrides, advanced feature programming, layout database corrections, and specialized backend infrastructural configuration repairs. | $200 + GST / hour |
| Contact Form Spam Protection Fixed Solution | Complete integration of advanced automated spam filtering scripts and invisible protection barriers. Deployed securely across your website contact forms to filter out robotic inquiries without hurting user enquiry conversion rates. | $180 + GST once-off |
| Graphic Design Services Visual Content | Creation of tailored webpage banner assets, layout image updates, professional promotional flyers, custom vector element adjustments, and high-quality marketing branding content tailored to your site layouts. | $120 + GST / hour |
| Email Setup & Box Configurations Communications | Provisioning and activating fresh business email mailbox profiles under your primary domain structure, adjusting secure inbound/outbound routing parameters, and handling device access setups. | $50 + GST / mailbox |
| Email Quota & Server Storage Server Infrastructure | General review of storage caps and data optimization. Initial inspection and allocations are applied, with separate clear fees based on the exact extra hosting space block chosen. | $88 + GST initial check |
| General Email Support Technical Help | Troubleshooting connectivity drops, correcting certificate authentication issues, and managing mail security adjustments. | $120 + GST / hour |
Hosting Bandwidth & Data Limits Notice:
Please note that if your website encounters extreme high-volume performance spikes or hosting resource overages where the maximum account parameters are reached, standard server space expansion fees apply (+ GST) to secure your online visibility.
Conversion Copywriting Perth
Good website copy makes it easy for people to understand what you do, why it matters, and how to contact you. We replace vague promises with direct, customer-focused text designed to turn more visitors into active business leads.
We Remove the Corporate "Waffle"
Too many websites say things like *“We provide innovative solutions tailored to your goals.”* That sounds polite, but it doesn't give a local buyer any practical facts. We write in clear, natural language that outlines your unique advantages:
✓ Explains exactly what your team does and who you serve✓ Pinpoints the specific practical problems you solve for clients
✓ Tells visitors precisely what they should click or call next
Strategic Copy & SEO Working Together
There is no benefit in ranking high on Google if your text looks robotic or layout links are confusing. We structure your text blocks around the services, suburbs, and terms local buyers search for daily, making your site human-friendly first:
✓ Headings designed for traditional searches and modern AI tools✓ Streamlined call-to-action flows that place contact elements logically
✓ Trust-building service page sheets, suburb targets, and clear FAQs
Website Copywriting Packages
Clear, fixed-price messaging setups. We help translate your team's value into straightforward copy that helps customers buy.
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Other Services
We can also help with:
- SEO
- Google Ads
- Facebook and Instagram advertising
- Website copywriting
- Logo and brand design
- Business cards and print design
- Flyer and brochure design
- Wholesale printing
- AI business tools and content support
What Affects the Final Price?
The final quote depends on:
- Number of pages required
- Amount of content needed
- Whether copywriting is included
- eCommerce requirements
- Booking systems or custom forms
- SEO requirements
- Product setup
- Website integrations
- Design complexity
- Whether existing content and images are ready
Why We Do Not Use One-Size-Fits-All Pricing
A five-page local business website is very different from an eCommerce store, booking platform or larger service website. Rather than selling inflated packages or cutting corners, we quote based on what your business actually needs.
Our goal is to build a website that looks professional, works properly and helps your business attract more enquiries.
Common Questions
Why shouldn't I just run automated platform updates myself?
While running updates inside your platform sounds easy, some version changes can conflict with old plugins, alter formatting, or temporarily break layout fields. We check your code settings and test your core forms on real mobile screens following updates. This ensures your site stays stable and secure without surprise technical headaches.
What makes conversion copywriting different from standard article text?
Standard writing often focuses on creative filler text or rigid corporate summaries that don't prompt action. Conversion copywriting is written with a specific business purpose: helping interested visitors find key information quickly and guiding them naturally toward an enquiry form, phone call, or purchase option.
How do daily off-site backups protect my ongoing data?
Storing web data backups on the same server as your main website is risky if that server encounters a database error or security threat. We save automated copies of your files on secure, external storage networks. This means your customer orders, recent entries, and text edits can be restored smoothly within a few minutes if anything ever goes wrong.
Will I be able to edit the finalized text layout files myself?
Yes. We believe in providing local businesses with full ownership. We deliver all copywriting directly inside your preferred framework layouts, keeping the technical architecture clean and easy to modify. Once your page is launched, you have complete control over your content blocks with zero hidden lock-in contract strings.
Ready to Get a Clear Quote?
Tell us what you need and we will give you practical advice, clear options and a fixed quote. Whether you need an optimized conversion build, core maintenance protection, or plain-English copywriting that converts, we provide straightforward local support without the complicated agency talk.
Contact Keith at Ocean Website Design today to review your project scope or get a straightforward evaluation.
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