The process
LIVE ON GOOGLE
IN UNDER A WEEK.

From the first conversation to your site indexed and ranking, this is exactly what happens and when.

01
You tell me about your business

A short phone call or a few messages — whatever works for you. I want to understand what you do, where you operate, who your best customers are and what you want more of. No tech questions, no jargon. Just a conversation about your business.

Usually 15 to 20 minutes
02
I build a free mockup of your homepage

Before any money is involved, I design a real homepage for your actual business. Your name, your services, your suburb, written and designed to rank and convert. You see the finished product before you decide anything.

If the mockup is not right, you walk away without being charged. No invoice, no awkward conversation.

Delivered within 48 hours of our conversation
03
You approve it and I complete the build

Once you are happy with the direction I complete the full site — all pages, the AI chatbot configured for your business, the missed-call text-back automation and the full SEO structure. I share a preview link before anything goes live so you can check every detail.

Full site ready within 48 hours of approval
04
We go live and I submit to Google

I connect your domain, deploy the site, submit your sitemap to Google Search Console and make sure everything is working correctly. From this point your business has a real, indexed, ranking presence online.

Same day as final sign-off
05
Every month I push your ranking higher

On the monthly retainer I post Google Business updates twice a week, respond to new reviews, build citations across local directories, improve your keyword targeting and send you a plain-English report at the end of each month showing exactly where you rank and what changed. Results build over 60 to 90 days and compound over time.

Report sent on the last day of every month
Questions worth asking
THINGS YOU SHOULD
ACTUALLY KNOW BEFORE SIGNING UP.
Do you write the content for the website or do I? +

I write everything. You do not need to send me a single word. I research your business, your suburb and your competitors, then write copy that is targeted at the specific searches your customers are actually making. If you have specific wording you want included just let me know and I will work it in.

What happens to the website if I cancel the retainer? +

Nothing. The website is yours regardless. It stays live and fully functional. You can continue hosting it yourself or I can keep it running for a small monthly hosting fee. Cancelling the SEO retainer just means I stop doing the monthly ranking work — everything built up to that point remains.

How is the SEO retainer different from just having a website? +

The website is a foundation. The retainer is what actually moves your ranking over time. Google rewards businesses that are consistently active — regular posts, new reviews, growing citations, fresh content. A static website can rank initially but tends to slip without ongoing attention. The retainer is what keeps you moving up rather than being overtaken by competitors who are actively working their presence.

How long until I see results on Google? +

Honestly, it depends on your suburb, your industry and how competitive the search terms are. For most Northern Beaches small businesses in less competitive niches, meaningful movement shows within 30 to 60 days. Being on page one for your primary search term typically happens between 60 and 120 days. I will tell you exactly where you stand from day one and track the movement every month.

Can I see the website before it goes live? +

Yes, always. I share a preview link before anything goes live. You can click through every page, test the chatbot, check the form and request changes. The site does not go live until you are genuinely happy with it. Most clients request one or two small changes — I make them the same day.

Do I need to get a new domain or can I use the one I have? +

Either works. If you already have a domain I will connect the new site to it. If you need a domain I can help you register one — a good .com.au domain typically costs around $20 a year. I handle all the technical setup either way.

What if my Google Business Profile already exists? +

That is fine and actually a head start. I will request manager access and work with what is already there — improving the description, filling in any missing fields, adding photos, enabling the right categories and fixing anything that is hurting your ranking. If there are old or incorrect listings elsewhere on the web I will clean those up too.

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MOVING?

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Questions about how the process works? Happy to walk you through it.