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Web design for small businesses that need enquiries, not applause.

I build clear, credible websites for service businesses across Perth, Mandurah and the rest of Australia — and I will tell you honestly if yours does not need rebuilding.

A small business website shown on a laptop and a phone
  • 5.0 on Google
  • You deal directly with Lee
  • No lock-in contracts
  • Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm

What you actually get

Every build covers the same ground. What changes is how much of it your business needs.

  • Clear page structure

    Service pages, location signals and calls to action arranged around how customers actually look for help.

  • Plain-English copy

    I turn what you do into clear website copy, so you are not left staring at a blank page trying to explain your own business.

  • Credible design

    A site that looks current, trustworthy and appropriate for your industry without feeling like a generic template.

  • Fast, managed build

    Where it fits, I build fast static websites without plugin headaches, bloated builders or mystery backend problems.

  • Enquiry paths that work

    Calls, forms, buttons, booking links and next steps are made obvious so visitors know what to do.

  • SEO foundations

    Page titles, structure, schema, speed and mobile usability are handled from the start.

  • Ongoing updates

    After the site is live, I can keep content, pages, photos and small improvements moving.

  • One person responsible

    You deal directly with me: the person planning, writing, designing and building the site.

Does this sound like your website?

  • The site. Is it clear, fast, credible and easy to enquire from?
  • The message. Can a busy customer understand what you do and why they should trust you?
  • The traffic. Are the right people finding you through Google, ads, social or referrals?
  • The enquiry path. Are calls, forms, booking links and next steps obvious and working?
  • The follow-up. Are leads being tracked, answered and turned into real opportunities?
  • The cost of patching. Is the current site worth improving, or is it cheaper to rebuild cleanly?

Maintain, improve or rebuild

If the existing site can be improved, I will say that.

  • Keep the base

    Maintain it

    If the site is stable and only needs updates, fixes or small improvements, I can help without turning it into a rebuild.

    You’ll know because
    The site is stable, understood, and still easy enough to update.
    What I do
    Fix the loose ends and keep it moving.
  • Sharpen what works

    Improve it

    If the bones are fine but the message, layout or enquiry path is weak, we can make the current site work harder first.

    You’ll know because
    The bones are fine, but the message or enquiry path is costing you leads.
    What I do
    Rewrite, restructure and remove friction first.
  • Start clean

    Rebuild it

    If the site is slow, messy, hard to update, badly structured or holding the business back, I'll recommend rebuilding it properly.

    You’ll know because
    The platform, structure or setup is now the thing holding the business back.
    What I do
    Plan the site properly and build it without the old drag.

How it works

  1. Show me what is happening now

    We talk through the business, the current site, where leads come from, and what is not working.

  2. I recommend the practical next move

    I'll tell you whether I would maintain, improve or rebuild the site, and what should happen first.

  3. I write, design and build it

    If a rebuild is right, I handle the structure, copy, design and build. You review the important decisions without having to manage every moving part.

  4. We make sure people can find it

    A website needs traffic. Once it is live, there needs to be a plan for SEO, Google Business Profile, ads, social, content or whatever fits the business.

Who this is for

  • Trades and local services

    Builders, landscapers, machinery operators, home improvement and local service businesses that need calls, quote requests and trust before someone picks up the phone.

  • Consultants and specialists

    Engineering specialists, consultants, clinics, health and beauty providers, and other businesses where people need to understand the offer before enquiring.

  • Existing sites at a decision point

    Sites that look old, DIY builds that stalled, or existing websites where the next question is whether to support, improve or rebuild.

What clients say

Real Google reviews.

  • “I can't thank Lee enough for the amazing website he created for our business. Every step of the way, Lee was fantastic and a pleasure to deal with. If you're looking for someone to build you a website who genuinely cares and takes the time to research your industry, then look no further than Digital Den. Lee is number one!”
    Lisa SchirripaGoogle Review
  • “Lee is quite simply a wizard of website creation! He listened patiently to my ideas (taking on all my indecisions) and came up with a plan. He then worked meticulously and succinctly with me to come up with the perfect website that captured my essence and brand (even before I know what it was) Can't thank Lee from Digital Den enough! Highly recommend!”
    Katie McMahonGoogle Review

Common questions

Do I really need a new website?
Not always. I look at the existing setup first: the platform, the content, the structure, what has already been done, what is holding it back, and what you need the site to do. If the site can be fixed or improved without rebuilding, I will say so.
Can you work on my existing website first?
Yes. Sometimes the smarter first step is website support: fix the pages, improve the copy, sort out forms, check tracking, update content or clean up what is already there before deciding on a rebuild.
How much does a website cost?
I'll give you a straight number once I know what you actually need. If a rebuild is right, the structure is usually a setup fee to get the site live, then one flat monthly fee for the managed website, hosting, SSL, updates and support. If the better first move is support or improvement work, I will quote that instead.
What happens after the site goes live?
A website still needs people to find it. After the work is done, there needs to be a plan for SEO, Google Business Profile, ads, social, content or another practical traffic source. That plan does not always have to mean ongoing work with me, but there needs to be a plan.
Will my site rank on Google?
Every site I build has the groundwork done: proper structure, page titles, schema markup, fast load times and mobile usability. That gives the site a proper foundation. Actively competing for rankings is ongoing SEO, and I will tell you when that is needed.
Why not WordPress?
WordPress can be the right tool, especially when a client needs to manage a lot themselves. A lot of small business sites do not need that overhead, though. If a managed static site gives you a faster, simpler result with fewer moving parts, I will usually recommend that.
What does the monthly fee include?
Hosting, SSL certificate, security monitoring, content updates, design tweaks, performance optimisation and priority support. Basically, the practical things your site needs to stay fast, fresh and useful after the work is done.
Do changes to my site cost extra?
No — normal content and design updates are included in the monthly fee. Need to update your phone number, add a new service, swap photos or rewrite a section? Tell me what needs changing and I will handle it.
Do you lock clients into contracts?
No. There is no minimum term and no lock-in. The monthly fee covers the month it is paid for. If you want to stop, tell me and it stops. I would rather you stayed because the site is doing its job than because a contract says you have to.
What happens to my site if I want to leave?
The content and the domain are yours, and I will hand over everything I hold so another developer can pick it up. If the site is built on my managed setup, the exact build does not come with you as-is, but you will not be held hostage while you sort out what is next.
Do you only work in Mandurah or Perth?
Not at all. I'm based in Mandurah and work with businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Most website and marketing work can be handled by phone, email or video call.
Are you the cheapest option?
No, and I do not want to be chosen only on price. I keep things affordable for small businesses because I am intentionally small and do the work myself, but the value is in getting the right site, the right message and someone who keeps helping after it is live.
What if I want to make my own changes?
I can build a one-off site with a CMS if you prefer to manage things yourself. Most clients find it easier and faster to tell me what they need and let me handle it, but I will talk through the tradeoff before recommending the setup.
Is this outsourced overseas?
No. Digital Den is a local business based in Mandurah, Western Australia. Every website I build is designed and managed by me, right here. You deal directly with the person building your site — no offshore teams, no middlemen, no language barriers.

Web Design in your area

Based in Mandurah and working across the Peel Region — pick your area for local detail.

Tell me what's not working.

A free 20-minute call. I'll look at what you've got and tell you what I'd do first, whether or not you end up working with me.

Lee StokaDigital Den, Mandurah WA