Specialist
Ballarat
Web
Designer

Future-proof websites that rank, convert, and scale.

Custom WordPress design, AI-smart SEO, and CRO.
Built for businesses and brands across Australia.

Problem

Pages get no organic traffic from Google due to poor optimisation

Ahrefs

Opportunity

ROI for Businesses that combine SEO with CRO $7.48 for every $1 spent — inbound visibility and conversion together create exponential ROI

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Adoption

of marketers believe AI-powered search will increase their website traffic and blog visibility.

Hub Spot

Growth

$ .8b+

The global AI SEO market is projected to grow to US $3.8 billion by 2028.

SEO Sandwhich

BallaratAI-readyWeb Partner

Search is changing fast.
AI is here! and Search is Everywhere

Old “set-and-forget” websites and SEO wont cut it.
First Movers and Fast Adaptors are about to ride a new blue ocean!
I combine GEO + SEO + Conversion Design, so your site wins across Classic search and AI-driven discovery.

Schedule a Free discovery call

What We Do

• 20+ years experience • 5-star Google reviews • WordPress & WooCommerce • Cloudflare + LiteSpeed • SEOPress Pro • GA4 & GSC set up

Website First Digital Marketing

The Brighter Method
Authority Led Topic Clusters

Quick call + fast audits (analytics, speed, SEO, competitors).
Get your - Custom Proposal - Opportunity Map & Success Targets

Simple site plan, homepage mock-up wireframe, messaging & offers

You Get - Site Prototype, Search Strategy, GA4 measurement list,
(plus No Long To Do Lists - just a 20min call and a 2min form to fill)

Custom WordPress, fast, accessible, AI, SEO (schema ready.)

We get it Done - Home Page + MVP Online. After a live review & feedback = Done once & done right.

Full Site Go live, Analytics & Tracking Tools, AI/SEO & Performance tuning.

You get: Access, Training, Support + Launch/Test Checklist (optional - we do this for you, but if you want to check our work we show you where to look and check)

Tweaks for - Conversion Rate Optimisation (Making sure your customers are buying) Local SEO + AI engine coverage (making sure you are showing up in search and AI chat) Content & Links - (Ongoing Marking Strategy), .
Monitor your ROI - Live Dashboards, Stats and Tracking - Every Client is welcome to Call in for a Free 60/90-day improvement review. User your FREE Support hours for improvements, strategy and more!

A Fresh Identity for a Familiar Name Drives +22% Website Enquiries

A modern rebrand and subtle website refresh for Ballarat Lawn Mowing improved trust and visibility, driving a +22% increase in online enquiries within the first 3 months.

Contact Me to Learn More

Ready to Build a Website That Works?

If you’re looking for website designers who blend creativity, strategy, and innovative technical skill, let’s talk.

AI-Ready & SEO-Strong

Optimised for Google’s AI Overviews and future search.

Custom-Built

Not Cookie-Cutter – Your brand, your audience, your goals.

Easy to Manage

Full control, training included, no lock-ins.

Done-for-You Service

Design, hosting, SEO, and content set up for you.

From the Blog

Social Media Amplification for Regional Businesses

November 16, 2025

Most regional businesses post on Facebook but never connect it to their website. That’s how visibility (and leads) die. Turn every strong website article into weeks of social content that builds recognition and drives traffic back to your site with out website first social strategy Learn how Ballar...

3 Must-Do Quick SEO Wins Every Local Business in Ballarat Should Do

November 16, 2025

Three simple steps that help local websites rank better in both traditional Google and AI-driven search results. – Most Ballarat businesses are missing easy SEO wins that make the difference between being found and forgotten. Lear more about the foundational fixes that boost your visibility fa...

AI Image Generation Tips for Local Website Owners (When You Don’t Have a Photographer)

November 16, 2025

If you’re a local business owner relying on phone photos or dated stock images, AI can help you bridge the gap. Tools like Sora, NanoBanana, and Seelab make it easy to enhance your own photos, adjust lighting or backgrounds, and even generate realistic local shots that boost credibility and SEO. Lea...

5 Proven methods to ask for Google Reviews and get them

November 16, 2025

Getting more Google reviews isn’t about begging for stars. It’s about tapping into the moment when your customer is delighted, then making the review link ridiculously easy to access. In this guide we cover when to ask, what to ask, how to ask (in-person, email, SMS, QR) and how to avoid the common ...

CRO-First Website Design: Why Conversion Matters More Than Looks (2026 Edition)

November 16, 2025

A beautiful website might impress, but it won’t pay the bills. CRO design transforms websites into lead engines by focusing on clarity, proof, and performance. From faster site speed and smarter UX to data-driven decision-making, discover how real conversion design blends psychology, structure, and ...

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Professional couples counselling in Springfield, Queensland.

Abandon Stress: Modern Website Redesign and Enhanced SEO

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Therapy and service dog training certification Australia-wide

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Get an AI SEO Video Review & Action Plan.

- Just for your website - from Vanessa.

Request a review of your site today. I'll send you a short video review breaking down my recommendations and your next steps for online success.

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Hit the “review my website” link - Tell me about your business.

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I'll check out your site and deep dive your maket and competitors to uncover the next steps.

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I'll send a real video review of your site with a few quick tips you can probably implement yourself

Review My Website

Very professional. Fantastic service. Extremely happy with the result. Papua New Guinea Federation QLD

Ness has achieved what I never believe could happen. Every marketing $ you spend with her is well spent. One Team Counselling and Coaching

Five Stars. Paws for Support

Upgrading my existing website into something vastly more authentic.... Vanessa made the whole thing happen so quickly and effortlessly, i had a fabulous new website in under a week. , I would highly recommend Brighter Websites. Cindy Crossman

Highly recommend! The website Vanessa built for us is fast, and we are number one on google for Lawn Mowing! Our inquiries have increased significantly. Lawn Care By Peter

I couldn't be happier with my experience working with Brighter Websites! ...Highly recommend to anyone looking for website design and SEO services Jett Espresso

Vanessa is a caring, brilliant, affordable website designer & web hosting facilitator. ...She has been helping my small business stay tech relevant for 8 years. I am so appreciative of her support. Abandon Stress Mobile Massage

Thank you for your input, advice and help with the web design of my Brisbane based sister company....I have met few who can provide the complete package – consulting, design, timely – effective result and reasonably priced. Thanks Vanessa. Nassim de Vos

Vanessa doesn’t just build a website and disappear she provides ongoing support to ensure everything runs smoothly. Peter. Daylesford Gardener

Thanks for all your help Vanessa. Hepburn at Hepburn

Thanks Vanessa for helping with my new website and fixing up my domain, fast to reply helpful and easy to work with highly recommend!!Spot On Psychology

Really happy with our website thanks Ballarat Fences (as Digital6s)

Five Stars Christine Hamilton (as Digital6s)

Since launching our new website designed by Vanessa, we've seen a noticeable increase in new memberships. The site is fast, SEO-optimised, and easy to update. We couldn’t be happier! Daenamoo Taekwondo

Our website is both beautiful and helps our business, customer service is unmatched - we had increase in our sales and search visibility. Five stars! Salty Pets