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Your Local Expert in Website Design and AI SEO

Big Agency Expertise, Small Business Care
Brighter Websites has grown by embracing new technology, automation, and AI to simplify marketing and drive growth.

We use smart tech and AI to remove the busywork from marketing. You get clarity, momentum, and more time for the work that matters. Confident brand. Simple systems. Growth you can see.
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Personal, Professional, and Focused on Your Success

I’m Vanessa. Designer, developer, and SEO strategist. I’m a verified web design provider on DesignRush, Bark, and Oneflare, trusted by businesses across Australia. Brighter Websites reflects what I believe a site should do. It should look sharp, load fast, and attract the right customers. It should convert.

I started Brighter Websites to build sites that are easy to manage, SEO-ready, and future-proof. They are personalised to your brand. Too many business owners were left with sites they could not update or hit with surprise costs. I wanted to fix that.

You work directly with me from first call to launch. No account managers. No layers to slow things down. Lower overheads mean your budget goes into expertise and outcomes. I handle every stage so the strategy, design, and build stay aligned. I adapt quickly as your needs evolve.

For larger projects or specialist tasks such as photography, branding, or Google Ads, I bring in a small, trusted network. I remain your main point of contact and quality control. The process stays personal and professional, focused on your success.
20+
Years of Experience

Founded out of a passion for website design and a desire to work independently, Brighter Websites began with a clear mission... to help businesses achieve real, measurable success online.

At Brighter Websites, I believe every business deserves an online presence that works as hard as you do, without the tech headaches or hidden costs. My mission is simple: create customer-first websites and digital marketing that deliver real results. From my base in Ballarat, I work with clients across Australia, helping small businesses and service providers thrive online.

Technology We Love to Work With

Our Mission and Values

To empower businesses with innovative, customer-first websites and digital marketing that deliver results.

I aim to make expert-level digital tools accessible, manageable, and effective for growth-minded business owners.

What Brighter Websites Stands For

  • Optimized for Growth: Our websites are SEO-ready, built to support long-term business competitiveness.
  • All-Inclusive Simplicity: We handle everything—web design, content, and SEO—with no hidden fees.
  • Easy Management: Our websites are built for simplicity so clients can stay in control with less effort.
  • Custom Design: Every site is created from scratch to reflect each brand's identity.

Core Values

  • Efficiency Without Compromise – Smart, scalable designs that perform without over-complicating.
  • Innovation and Adaptability – We stay ahead of trends and pivot fast to keep your business competitive.
  • Results-Driven Performance – Our focus is on real outcomes: traffic, leads, and conversions.
  • Transparency and Integrity – No jargon, no confusion—just honest advice, clear pricing, and dependable timelines.

How WE'LL WORK TOGETHER 

Great Websites, Simple Process

Whether you’re starting fresh or need your current site rebuilt, I make the process easy. Based in Ballarat, I handle the design, build, and optimisation—so there’s very little for you to do beyond sharing your goals and a few details about your business.

From planning and design to launch and SEO, I take care of it all, ensuring your new website looks great, ranks well, and helps your business grow.

Get Started

Discovery Call

It starts with a phone call - We start with a quick chat to understand your needs and goals.

  • Discovery Call
  • Proposal - Ask for another call or send us your questions 
  • Once you're happy with this plan, accept the proposal and book in your design catch up.

01

Design & Build

Website Build

Website Design, Custom Development and Build with SEO.  Usually 1 -4 Weeks with your site live within 7 days.

  • Design Brief - We gather information, photos, or logos you want to include, and discuss your design preferences
  • We aim to get the homepage live ASAP, so Google can find and start indexing your site sooner.
  • Additional Pages, add and optimise content, and complete feedback revisions.
  • Unlimited design revisions during your build period 

02

Hand Over & Optimise

Hand Over

14-30 Days Unlimited Support after go live with all updates and revisions done for you, Some Packages include SEO Optimisation after go live too!

  • Your website goes live
  • You’ll have unlimited support for any updates or further design adjustments.
  • We complete SEO and other optimisations like performance, speed, accessibility and more.
  • Your Chosen Support Plan Starts or we are here to help if you need. 

03

Making the Impossible Possible

Meet the Team

At Brighter Websites, you're backed by a team of professionals who are passionate about helping your business succeed online.

When a project needs extra hands, whether it’s branding, advanced copywriting, photography, or Google Ads, I work with a small, trusted network of specialists.

I remain your main contact and ensure everything stays on-brand, consistent, and high-quality.

What You Can Expect

I keep the process simple with clear, transparent pricing and no hidden fees. Every site is designed from scratch to reflect your brand and encourage buying action. You’ll get full admin access and training so you can manage your site with confidence, and every build is engineered for speed, SEO, and user experience from day one. My work covers high-performing WordPress websites, search engine optimisation, eCommerce solutions, and branding and digital marketing—so your business has everything it needs to look great, rank well, and grow online.
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Vanessa

Hi, I’m Vanessa Wood, the small business owner and web developer behind Brighter Websites. I specialise in WordPress design, SEO, and digital marketing. I keep the process stress free and genuinely enjoyable. You get a website and strategy you will be proud of, with clear communication from start to finish.

I built my first sites in 1999 at age 16 using Macromedia Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop, before drag and drop builders were common. Since then I have focused on WordPress, SEO, performance optimisation, and digital marketing. I help service businesses and online stores build websites that work hard, load fast, and convert.

You work directly with me. I keep things practical, transparent, and results focused.

Chris

Chris is a US-based freelance web designer and SEO specialist combining design skills with deep SEO knowledge, Chris creates sites that load fast, work flawlessly on any device, and are structured to bring in the right kind of traffic.

Jazmin

Jazmin is a freelance web designer and content creator helping small businesses and entrepreneurs build an online presence that works. Based in the US, she specialises in crafting clear, engaging website copy and custom designs that not only look professional but also convert visitors into customers.

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Sue

Sue is a Queensland-based freelance copywriter helping businesses connect with their audience through clear, engaging, and persuasive words. She has a wealth of knowlede in many business areas and specialises in copy that reflects each brand’s unique voice while driving action, whether that’s clicks, calls, or sales.

Mathew

Mathew is a Cairns-based photographer capturing moments, stories, and brands across Australia. From commercial shoots and events to lifestyle imagery and portraits, Mathew combines technical skill with a relaxed, professional approach, making it easy for clients to get the shots they need without the stress.

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