WEBSITE DESIGN FOR MELBOURNE TRADES & SERVICE BUSINESSES
We build WordPress and automated funnel websites that get found on Google, answer leads while you’re on the tools, and turn browsers into booked jobs.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
If your website isn’t generating enquiries, it’s not a neutral asset — it’s costing you jobs. Every week a potential customer Googles your trade in your area, finds your competitors first, and calls them instead of you. Here’s what we hear from trades and service businesses every single week…
Your site might look professional but still be invisible on Google. Looking good and getting found are two very different things.
Outdated websites lose ranking. Google rewards freshness, speed, and mobile performance — all of which degrade over time without maintenance.
Marketplace platforms force you to compete on price. Your own website lets you showcase your quality and attract clients who value what you do.
Most businesses lose 60–80% of leads simply because they don't follow up fast enough. A proper system follows up automatically so you never lose another job to slow response time.
Local SEO and Google Maps visibility don't happen by accident. They require the right technical setup, consistent business listings, and regular review signals.
Reviews are the #1 local ranking factor and the first thing a potential client checks. Getting them consistently is a system problem, not a quality problem.
If any of these hit home, you’re in the right place.
Here’s how we fix it.
WHY MARKETING NOW
Most web designers hand you a pretty website and disappear. You’re left wondering why the phone isn’t ringing, chasing someone overseas to make a small change, or paying for hosting with no idea what you’re getting.
We’ve been doing this differently since 2004. Marketing Now is run by Jeremy and Candice — a husband-and-wife team based in Melbourne’s southeast who work personally with every client. We build websites that are designed from day one to generate enquiries, and we stay alongside your business as it grows.
We also go beyond the website. If you want your leads followed up automatically, your Google reviews growing on autopilot, and your phone answered by AI when you’re on site — we have the systems to make that happen.
Learn more about our team and how we work.
Although, we’ve been in the website & SEO industry for over 20 years, we continue to invest in our own website education and current SEO & design trends. We recently completed high level certified qualifications at The eBusiness Institute.
QUICK WEBSITE HEALTH CHECK
Answer honestly. Each “NO” is a job your website is losing right now.
If you answered “NO” to 2 or more of these, your website is actively costing you money every week.
The good news: every one of these is fixable. Here’s how.
WEBSITE PACKAGES
Every package is built for local trades and service businesses in Melbourne.
Choose the level that matches where you’re at right now.
WORDPRESS WEBSITE
A professional, fast, SEO-ready WordPress website that gets your business found on Google and turns visitors into enquiries.
Best for: Established trades and service businesses that need a clean, credible online presence and want to rank locally on Google.
One-time build investment
+ Optional monthly care plan
GHL AUTOMATED FUNNEL SITE
A high-converting website with automated lead follow-up built in — so your business keeps working for you even when you’re on the tools.
Best for: Service businesses ready to stop losing leads to slow follow-up and competitors who respond faster. If missing a call costs you a $2,000–$5,000 job, this pays for itself quickly.
One-time build investment
+ Platform plan from $297/month
Include WordPress website + GHL Platform which includes CRM, automations, calendar, email/SMS tools, and website hosting — replacing 4–6 separate tools your competitors are paying for individually.
This $297 plan includes monthly care plan and AI chat widget and fair use SMS costs.
FULL GROWTH SYSTEM
Your complete online presence — built, managed, and growing every month. Combine your website with local SEO, reputation management, and automation add-ons to dominate your service area.
Best for: Established trades and service businesses turning over $400K+ who are serious about becoming the most visible, most trusted option in their local market.
This $597 plan includes monthly care plan, AI chat widget, local citation management, Google review automation & AI Voice answering, plus fair use SMS & call costs.
* Add Monthly SEO & Social Media when you’re ready.
Not sure which package is right for you?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call and we’ll tell you honestly what would make the biggest difference for your business right now.
MONTHLY CARE & GROWTH PLANS
Once your site is live, we offer straightforward monthly plans to keep it fast, secure, and actively growing. Every plan includes Australian hosting, regular backups, plugin and security updates, and a real person to call when you need something changed.
| Service | From (per month) | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Website Hosting + Maintenance (Care Plan) | $149/mo | Fast Australian hosting, monthly backups, security patches, plugin updates, minor content edits |
| AI Chat Widget | $97/mo | 24/7 lead capture on your website — answers questions and collects contact details while you sleep |
| AI Voice Answering | $147/mo | Professionally scripted AI phone answering — greets callers, captures job details, notifies you instantly |
| Google Review Automation | $97/mo | Automated post-job SMS requests that turn happy customers into 5-star reviews without you remembering to ask |
| Local Citation Management | $97/mo | Consistent business listings across 50+ Australian directories — a key local SEO and Google Maps ranking factor |
| Monthly Local SEO | from $1695/mo | Ongoing keyword rankings, content updates, Google Business optimisation, and monthly reporting |
| Social Media Content | from $197/mo | Regular branded posts across Facebook and Instagram, scheduled and published for you |
OUR WORK
Every site is custom-built for the business, the audience, and the goal.
We hope you liked a small sample of our work!
THE PROCESS
We have process steps to get your site online efficiciently
We spend 30 minutes learning about your business, your goals, and what's currently working (or not). No hard sell — just honest advice on what would make the biggest difference.
We send you a clear written proposal with the recommended package, inclusions, pricing, and timeline. No surprises. You approve it before we start.
We handle everything — design, copywriting guidance, SEO setup, and development. We check in at key milestones and incorporate your feedback with two full revision rounds.
You review the finished site on a staging URL before anything goes live. Once you're happy, we handle the full technical launch including domain, hosting, and Google setup.
Your site is live — now we keep it working. Monthly maintenance, optional add-ons, and regular check-ins mean your online presence keeps improving, not just staying still.
Most websites are live within 3–4 weeks of the strategy call, depending on how quickly content is provided.
Get a quick quote and qualified, expert advice with 20 years of industry experience
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We have process steps to get your site online efficiciently
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions about how we build your website
Answer: Most websites are live within 3–4 weeks from the strategy call. The main factor that affects timeline is how quickly we receive your content — photos, any existing copy, and your feedback on designs. We’ll give you a clear timeline in the proposal and keep you updated throughout. In most cases, we will budget in an allocation for us to write content for you as most business owners are very business and for some reason find this challenging. We are experts at using AI and will create better content than most professional copywriters.
Answer: Yes, absolutely. You own everything — the design, the content, the domain, and all the files. If you ever decide to move to a different hosting provider or agency, you take your website with you. We never hold sites hostage.
Answer: WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform — solid, flexible, and excellent for SEO. It’s ideal if your primary goal is being found on Google and having a professional online presence. The GoHighLevel (GHL) platform adds a full automation layer — AI chat, automated follow-up, bookings, and CRM — making it the better choice if you want your website to actively manage your leads, not just receive them. It is very possible to have a WordPress (WP) site for your front facing public website and integrate the functionality of GHL with lead forms in your WP site. This is very cool!
Answer: In most cases, yes. We can take over management of an existing WordPress site, redesign it, or migrate it to a better platform. Book a free call and we’ll review what you currently have and tell you honestly whether a full rebuild or a refresh makes more sense.
Answer: Our monthly care plan covers Australian website hosting, daily backups, security monitoring, WordPress plugin and core updates, and up to 30 minutes of minor content changes per month (updating text, swapping photos, etc.). It also includes a monthly performance check and a real person to contact when something needs attention. We can provide a quote for any significant changes or updates if required.
Answer: Yes. We work with clients across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, and surrounding regions, and we handle everything remotely for interstate clients as well. Our strategy calls and check-ins are all online, so location is never a barrier.
Answer: No. The website build is a one-off project investment. Monthly plans are month-to-month — you can add, change, or cancel with 30 days’ notice. We keep clients by delivering results, not by locking them in.
Answer: No problem — use the Quick Quote and tell us a bit about your business and what you’re looking for. We’ll come back to you within one business day with a straight answer on pricing and what we’d recommend.
ALSO FROM MARKETING NOW
Bolt on these optional extras and watch your leads rocket!
These additional services can skyrocket your business with more leads, more client conversions on autopilot.
NEXT STEP?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call with Jeremy. No obligation, no hard sell, no junior account manager.
Just honest advice on what would make the biggest difference for your business right now.
Most businesses leave this call with a clear picture of exactly what they need — and why their current website isn’t delivering it.
