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

AllOutSEO------

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!

Static Site to Community Hub: 300% Growth in Engagement in 90 Days

A bold vibrant, AI-ready website that helped PNG Federation QLD triple engagement, double downloads, and take control of their online presence.

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

Ballarat Google Business Map Domination

October 22, 2025

Learn how to optimise your Google Business Profile in 2025‑26, including AI updates, local Ballarat tactics and when/how often to refresh your listing

Search 2025: AI is Reshaping Visibility and Local SEO

October 21, 2025

Google’s 2025 AI and algorithm updates have redefined SEO. Discover what the May and June 2025 Broad Core Updates + September (Perspective) Update means for visibility, local rankings, and why structured, expert content now drives success.

30 Days Post-Google September Update: How Guerrilla Steel Grew While 77% of Sites Lost Visibility

October 21, 2025

Following the Google September Update, Guerilla Steel’s AI-First SEO strategy delivered a 120% lead increase, a powerful validation of E-E-A-T and Future-Proof growth.

From Local SEO to AI Search: The New Rules for Ballarat Businesses

October 21, 2025

Don’t let your local business be invisible to AI search. We break down the difference between Local SEO and GEO, showing how a combined strategy future proofs your lead generation in Ballarat.

Authority-Led Topic Clusters: A new Content Structure Concept for The AI Search ERA

October 21, 2025

In 2025, starting with keyword research in a mature niche like SEO or web design is like trying to buy vacant land in a city, it simply doesn’t exist anymore. The latest Google core update proves it: impressions are down, clicks are unpredictable, and AI-driven results are replacing traditional ran...

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Contact Me For a Personal Website Proposal

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