Straight Answers for Gold Coast Businesses
Costs, timeframes, the Google map pack and how we work, explained without the jargon.
Plain answers to what Gold Coast business owners ask before they hire us: what it costs, how long it takes, how Google Maps rankings work and how we run things. If your question isn't covered, get in touch.
Costs & getting started
What does a website cost on the Gold Coast with you?
From $1,500 for a mobile-first WordPress website, usually built in 1-2 weeks. The page count and features decide the final figure, and you get a fixed quote up front with no surprise setup fees.
Why do Gold Coast website prices vary so much?
The market runs from one-page builds advertised for under $1,000 to custom projects well into five figures. Published cost guides put a typical 5-8 page small business site at around $3,000 to $7,000, and template sites at $1,500 to $4,000. The cheapest options often cap pages, charge for extras and leave out SEO and review work. We start at $1,500 for a proper build and show you exactly what is included.
What does SEO cost each month?
From $1,000 a month, month to month. Where you land depends on how competitive your service and suburbs are.
How much is Google Ads management?
From $500 a month for management. Your ad spend goes straight to Google and is separate, set by your market and goals.
Am I signing a long contract?
No. Every monthly service is month to month. We'd rather keep you with results than with paperwork.
Why put prices on the website at all?
Most Gold Coast agencies quote only after a call, and very few publish monthly retainer or ads fees. We think you should know the ballpark before you ring anyone.
SEO & Google Maps
How long before SEO starts working?
Expect it to take months, not weeks. Local map rankings can move sooner than normal search results, but it depends on your category, your suburb and your starting point, so we report progress monthly rather than promise a date.
How does a business get into the Google map pack?
A complete, accurate Google Business Profile, a steady stream of fresh reviews, the same business details everywhere online, and local content on your website. We look after every part of that for you.
Is local SEO different from regular SEO?
Yes. Regular SEO is about your website in the standard results. Local SEO is about your business in the Google Maps pack, where your Business Profile and reviews do most of the work.
Can I rank on Google Maps without a shopfront?
Yes. Mobile trades and home-based businesses can hide their address and still show up for the Gold Coast suburbs they service.
Working with us
Which parts of the Gold Coast do you cover?
All of it, from Coomera, Pimpama and Helensvale in the north through Southport, Surfers Paradise and Nerang to Robina, Varsity Lakes and Burleigh Heads.
Who will I actually be dealing with?
The owner, a senior developer and strategist with 23 years of experience. Nobody junior is handed your account.
Who owns the website and accounts?
You do. The website, domain, hosting, Google Business Profile and ad accounts are set up in your name and stay that way.
Can you look after my website, SEO and ads together?
Yes. One senior specialist across all three means they are planned as one system and work together.
Got a question we missed?
Book a free 20-minute strategy call and ask anything. You'll get honest answers and the handful of changes most likely to help your business first.