Studio 21 is now Surface. Same team, same care, new name. Read why

A website that brings in leads

We design and build websites for growing businesses. They look great, load fast and turn visitors into enquiries, with SEO and tracking built in from day one.

Humboldt Travel website on a tablet
20 yrs
Building websites since 2006
100%
Designed and built in-house, never outsourced
AI-ready
Update your site by asking AI
★★★★★ Trusted by businesses across Australia.
( Why website design matters )

Every click ends up on your website. Your ads, your rankings and your reviews all send people to the same place. If your site is slow, confusing or dated, they leave. A good website turns the traffic you already have into enquiries, and makes the rest of your marketing work harder.

★★★★★
"Since launching the new site our bounce rates have dropped off, and our customers are having a much better shopping experience online."
Mizanur ChowdhuryWeb Manager, Springfree
( Good looks are just the start )

What's in every build.

( 01 )

Strategy and structure

Pages planned around what your customers search for, and what you want them to do next.

We map every page to a real search and a clear next step, so the structure does the selling before anyone reads a word. No orphan pages, no dead ends.

( 02 )

Design

Designed around your brand, so it looks like you. Clean, clear and easy to use.

We start from your brand, not a theme. Type, colour, imagery and layout are chosen for your customers, and you see it all before we build.

★★★★★
"I can't speak highly enough of them and would recommend them to any growing business."
Cameron BrayDirector, The Superyacht People
( 03 )

Speed

Built to load fast on every device. We test speed before launch, not after.

Lean code, compressed images and sensible hosting. We test on real phones and aim for every page to load in under two seconds.

( 04 )

SEO foundations

Clean URLs, clear page structure and the behind-the-scenes set-up that helps Google read your site from day one. Pair it with SEO to climb higher.

Clean URLs, proper headings, meta data, schema and a sitemap, plus redirects from every old page so you keep the rankings you have.

( 05 )

Built to convert

Clear calls to action, simple forms and pages that guide people to get in touch.

Short forms, tap-to-call on mobile, reviews placed where people decide, and one clear next step on every page. More on conversion

( 06 )

Tracking

Analytics, conversion tracking, call tracking and ad pixels, all set up and tested.

Google Analytics, conversion events, call tracking and ad pixels, all set up and tested before launch, so you know which pages bring in enquiries.

From first chat to long after launch.

Most sites take six to ten weeks from kick-off to launch. Every site gets a fair, fixed quote before we start. You pay for experienced people doing the work, not big-agency overheads.

( 01 )

Discovery.

We learn about your business, your customers and your goals, and review your current site.

( 02 )

Plan.

A page structure and content plan built around what your customers search for.

( 03 )

Design.

You see the design before we build it, and we refine it together until it's right.

( 04 )

Build and test.

We build it in-house, then test speed, forms, tracking and every screen size.

( 05 )

Launch.

We go live, redirect every old page to protect the rankings you already have, and hand it over. Once it's paid for, the site is yours.

( 06 )

Support.

We're still here long after launch. You get two weeks of free fixes, then hosting and care if you'd like it, from the same people who built your site.

( Built for your business )

Built the way you want it.

Start from scratch, or make the site you have work harder. Either way, we build on the platform that suits your business, designed around your brand and built in-house.

See our work
Humboldt Travel website on a tablet
( Best for most service businesses )

WordPress

The world's most popular website platform, and a great fit for most businesses. It comes with a built-in CMS, so you can update pages, images and posts yourself. It's strong for SEO and grows with you.

  • Edit your own pages with the built-in CMS
  • Great for SEO and regular content
  • Room to grow as your business does
  • Moving from Wix? We'll bring it all across
Salt Living online store
( Best for selling online )

Shopify

Everything you need to sell online, in one place. Checkout, payments and stock are built in, and the editor is simple enough to run day to day.

  • Checkout, payments and stock built in
  • Simple to run day to day
  • Secure hosting included
  • Moving from WooCommerce or Wix? We handle the move
Secret Gardens website on a tablet
( Best for sites that need to be very fast, or do more than a platform can )

Custom

Built from scratch, with nothing extra weighing it down. That might be a static site that loads in a blink, or a site wired into your CRM, booking system or data. We build on modern stacks like Eleventy and Firebase, and add a custom CMS if you want to edit it yourself. Rather not? Send us your changes and we'll make them.

  • Static sites with no plug-ins to keep updating
  • Connects to your CRM, bookings and data
  • A custom CMS if you want one
  • Modern stacks on fast, global hosting
Overhead view of the Surface desk
( Best for every site, once it's live )

Hosting

Every site needs a fast, secure home. We can host it for you and keep it updated, backed up and secure, or recommend the right host for your platform and set it up properly. Either way, you'll always know who to call.

  • Hosted and looked after by us
  • Or the right host for your platform, set up properly
  • Updates, backups and security handled
  • One team to call if anything breaks

Update your site by asking AI.

Whichever you choose, every site we build can connect to AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude, so you can update your content just by asking.

5-star reviews on Google and Trustpilot.

Don't take our word for it.

★★★★★
"I cannot recommend David highly enough for anyone seeking a top-tier web developer who delivers outstanding results."
Fil MarquesGarden Now Landscapes
★★★★★
"I couldn't be more happy with the quality of the job and service provided and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and his team."
Ian JacksonBoomers Travel Insurance
★★★★★
"I would highly recommend them to any business who is looking to improve their online profile and reach more customers."
Bernie WalkerDirector, BWC Safety
★★★★★
"I can't speak highly enough of them and would recommend them to any growing business."
Cameron BrayDirector, The Superyacht People
★★★★★
"I can't recommend them highly enough, great results and a great company to work (and have a coffee!) with."
Ben SoutterConnected Car Solutions
★★★★★
"Their communication is excellent and very prompt. I really feel like they genuinely care about helping me and my business."
Jacinta BishopFounder, Salt Living
★★★★★
"I have recommended the team to a number of other businesses and I continue to be impressed by the work delivered."
Chris GrayDirector, Agnes Health
★★★★★
"I would have no hesitation in recommending David."
Tania GrayDirector, EnrolNow
★★★★★
"Their experience, quick response times, and extensive knowledge make them a standout professional."
Jacqueline LatimerMedusa Healthcare

All reviews

Ready for a website that works harder?

Get a free 10-minute video review of your current site. David will show you what's working, what's not, and whether to fix or rebuild.

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