Web design + local SEO
A fast website that actually brings in calls
We build high-performance websites and run local SEO for trades, clinics, hospitality and retail across Victoria - custom engineered to generate phone calls and bookings
- Fixed price before we start — no hourly billing, no surprises
- Live in 2–4 weeks
- No lock-in — cancel hosting any time, the site's yours
Local businesses we build for
- Boutique Property Conveyancing
- Hyplane Constructions
- Ballarat Oven Repairs
- Willow and Wick
- McGregor Building
- McPerformance Exhausts
- Pro Waterproofing
The problem
Your website is quietly losing you customers.
Most small-business sites are slow, hard to update, and invisible on Google. A page that takes five seconds to load on a phone loses people before they ever see your offer - and Google notices too.
of mobile visitors leave a page that takes over 3 seconds to load.
of people never scroll past the first page of search results.
What we do
Three things, done properly
We don't sell you everything. We build fast websites, renovate old ones, and get you found locally - the things that turn into phone calls.
Web Design
We build tailored, high-performance websites using WordPress or Astro depending on your needs. Get full dashboard management or database-free, sub-second speeds.
- Custom build options tailored to your specific day-to-day workflow
- Self-managed WordPress setups with clean, dynamic dashboards
- Database-free Astro builds for maximum speed and security
- Optimised technical foundations for Google & AI search crawlers
Local SEO
Local SEO that gets you into the Google map pack and in front of people searching for what you do, right now, in your area.
- Google Business Profile setup and ongoing optimisation
- Local keyword targeting for your suburbs and services
- On-page SEO and content built around what your customers actually search
- Citation and directory consistency across the web
Website Renovation
Already have a site that looks dated and loads slowly? We renovate it - a modern redesign, rebuilt for speed, with local SEO added so people actually find you.
- A modern redesign that brings a dated site up to date
- Rebuilt for maximum speed - sub-second loads, green Core Web Vitals
- Mobile-first fixes so it looks right on every screen
- Local SEO added - Google Business Profile and local keywords
AI SEO & GEO
Get cited and referenced across Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity when customers research local brands.
- Semantic content structure designed for AI Overview citation
- Comprehensive custom schema and entity data configuration
- FAQ list structuring and target summary formatting
- Citations and brand authority references across authority databases
WordPress or Astro? We build both.
Whether you want a flexible, self-managed WordPress site with an easy dashboard, or an ultra-fast, database-free Astro site optimised for AI search crawlers, we build what fits your business.
The results
"Nice site" isn't the point. Calls are.
Every project is measured on the thing that matters - enquiries, bookings, and where you rank.
Ranking #1 Locally
Boutique Property Conveyancing
Implemented a targeted local pack ranking and geographic SEO strategy, successfully scaling the firm's reach to Wagga Wagga, Griffith, and Junee.
Read the caseFrom small jobs to booked out
McGregor Building
Crafted an organic local search visibility framework for a premium home builder, ranking the business on page one and generating building leads in under seven months.
Read the caseAround 130 local leads a month
Ballarat Oven Repairs
Deployed an optimised local lead-generation engine for a local electrician expanding into specialised oven repairs, dominating local search packs organically.
Read the caseTop #5 keyword rankings achieved
SafeGuard Electrical
Deployed a high-performance regional SEO framework and tailored multi-location web presence to gain search market share and drive direct phone enquiries across Regional Victoria.
Read the caseNew website starting to rank for targeted keywords
Willow and Wick
Deployed a modern visual showcase and local search strategy for an upholstery specialist, driving custom enquiries and booking furniture restoration projects.
Read the caseBuilding from Berwick to Cape Paterson
Hyplane Constructions
Replaced a slow, underperforming legacy site with a high-performance custom build, driving page-one rankings for boutique home building and construction queries.
Read the case#1 to #3 rankings in under 90 days
McPerformance
Rebuilt a 2004 legacy website to preserve 22 years of continuous domain equity, creating a fast direct-to-consumer sales engine that out-ranks massive paid ad budgets.
Read the caseScaling from local service to Victoria-wide reach
Pro Waterproofing
Engineered a high-performance trade website and local SEO campaign for a waterproofing specialist, dominating regional search queries.
Read the caseFrom local to nationwide clients
CGH Accounting
Designed a high-converting web presence and executed a specialised niche SEO strategy, scaling the practice from regional Victoria into a nationwide online advisory.
Read the caseHow we work
No jargon. No lock-in. No surprises.
Scope
A short call to understand who you serve and what a lead is worth to you.
Design
A layout built around your actual offer - not a stock template.
Build
Built for speed, optimised, and tested on real devices.
Launch
Live on a fast domain with everything Google needs to find you.
Client success
What our clients say
Here is how we've helped builders, local trades, and conveyancers get found and generate consistent phone calls.
“Working with Chriss was a highly professional and straightforward experience. The finished website she delivered far exceeded our expectations. I would absolutely recommend Studio Blue Digital to any business looking for high-quality web design.”
“When our electrical services slowed down during lockdown, Chriss's lead generation setup was a lifesaver. Chriss reached out to partner on oven repairs, and it's been a massive success ever since. She is incredibly easy to work with and we are absolutely thrilled with the results.”
“I've been working with Chriss since the start of the year and I'm so glad I connected with her. The marketing guidance and technical support she's provided has been invaluable. I used to know nothing about search engine visibility, and my site was completely lost on page 3 of Google. Thanks to her guidance and dedication, we are now getting real traction. If you need local growth, she is the absolute best choice.”
“Chriss helped us to set up our website which has proved quite successful. We have regular customers as a result. Her personal and helpful service is second to none. Thanks Chriss.”
“Chriss designed our website for McGregor Building, and within just seven months, we were booking construction jobs directly from search queries. She made the process simple and understood exactly what kind of local leads we were after.”
“We are getting new conveyancing leads almost daily for our firm in Wagga. The local search strategy Chriss put in place has successfully broadened our regional reach. Her local SEO work is fantastic and highly recommended.”
Straight answers
Questions, answered plainly.
Let's get your phone ringing
Book a free 20-minute call. We'll look at your current site, tell you straight what's holding it back, and what we'd do about it. No pitch, no pressure.
We reply to every enquiry within one business day.