Your local studio

A web designer for Blackburn

Blackburn has a character all its own — leafy streets, a strong community streak and the much-loved Lake Sanctuary at its heart — and the businesses here tend to reflect that. Swinn Digital is a small Melbourne studio that builds websites for exactly these sorts of local operators, from the shops along South Parade to the practitioners and consultants working nearby.

We take care of the whole picture so you don't have to stitch it together yourself: a domain name, a clean and fast website built around your brand, secure Australian hosting, and a professional email address that matches.

And because we're a boutique outfit, you're never passed around. You work directly with the person designing and building your site, and we stay on afterwards to keep it running smoothly.

From Blackburn railway station, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, the South Parade shops and Blackburn Square, we help Blackburn businesses put their best foot forward online.

Christopher Swinnerton, Founder of Swinn Digital
Christopher Swinnerton Founder & Director

About us

Meet the person behind your site

Swinn Digital is a boutique Melbourne studio — no account managers, no hand-offs, no jargon. Just one person who designs, builds and looks after your website, from the first chat to launch and beyond.

Our office is based in Ringwood East, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs — so you've always got a genuinely local team behind your website.

  • No offshore team — it's all done right here
  • You deal with me directly, every step of the way
  • What you see is what you get — no surprises
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Pricing

How much does a website cost?

For most small businesses it lands between free — on a low monthly plan — and a $2,499 custom build, with fully bespoke projects quoted to scope. Every option includes hosting and support.

Basic

For sole traders starting out, cafés wanting a refresh and tradies who just need to be found.

Free build

+ $49/month · 12-month term

  • A free, professionally-built website
  • Clean, templated design
  • SEO-optimised & fast to load
  • One contact form
  • Fast, secure Australian hosting
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Business

For growing businesses, accountants and law firms who've outgrown a one-pager.

$2,499 build

+ $49/month · 12-month term

  • Everything in Basic
  • A custom design built around your brand
  • A full multi-page website
  • Google Business Profile & Analytics set up
  • Enquiry forms & lead capture set up
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Bespoke

For complex, bespoke websites that need custom features and design.

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tailored to your project

  • Fully custom design & development
  • Advanced features & integrations
  • Hosting, maintenance & support included
  • Priority support from our team
  • The whole thing, managed for you
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All prices in AUD. Hosting terms are a 12-month commitment. Not sure which fits? Tell us about your business and we'll recommend the right one.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with local businesses around Blackburn?

We do, and often. Blackburn's village feel suits the kind of small, personal businesses we love building for — the shops near the station and Blackburn Square, allied health, tradespeople and local professionals. If you're based here, we'd be glad to help.

I run a one-person business — is a proper website worth it?

For most sole traders in Blackburn, yes. A simple, well-built site earns trust before a customer even calls, and it works around the clock. Our Basic option starts free with a small monthly plan, so getting online needn't be a big upfront outlay.

Are you actually local, or working from somewhere far off?

Genuinely local — we're based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so Blackburn is just up the road. Most work happens over phone, email and video, but if you'd prefer to meet somewhere around the Lake or the shops, that's no trouble at all.

Will my business turn up in local Google searches?

That's a core part of what we do. We set up local SEO and a Google Business Profile and write location-aware content, so people searching for your service around Blackburn and the wider Whitehorse area can find you easily.

Can you manage hosting, domains and email as well?

Yes — it's all bundled together. We sort your domain, host the site on fast, secure Australian servers, set up your business email and keep everything maintained, so there's just one team to deal with rather than several.

Areas we serve

Web design near Blackburn

We also work with businesses in the suburbs around Blackburn:

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Ready to grow your business online?

Tell us about your business and we'll map out the right plan — from domain and design to launch, SEO and ongoing support.