Your local studio

A web designer for Forest Hill

Forest Hill is a busy, family-oriented pocket of Melbourne's east, anchored by the Forest Hill Chase shopping centre and the retail and service businesses that cluster around it. Swinn Digital is a boutique local studio that builds websites for the businesses making the suburb tick — shops, salons, health practices, tutors, trades and the many family-run operators across Bennettswood and beyond.

We keep the whole thing simple by handling every piece ourselves: your domain, a modern site that loads quickly and reads well on a phone, secure hosting on Australian servers, and a matching business email.

Being a small studio means real, direct service. You deal with the person who designs and builds your site from start to finish, and we're still here afterwards to update, secure and support it.

From Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre, Mahoneys Road, the Canterbury Road shops and Bennettswood, we help Forest Hill 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 design websites for Forest Hill businesses?

Yes — plenty of them. From retailers and services near the Forest Hill Chase to family businesses around Bennettswood and along Canterbury Road, we build sites that suit local operators. Big or small, we'd love to hear what you're after.

Can you build an online store for my Forest Hill shop?

We can. Alongside standard business sites we build online stores on platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce, so a Forest Hill retailer can sell online as well as in store. We'll help you pick whichever fits your products and budget.

How much should I budget for a website?

It depends on the size and features you need. Our Basic plan starts free with a small monthly cost, the Business package is a fixed $2,499 build, and bespoke projects are priced to the job. You'll always get a clear, honest quote before anything goes ahead.

Do you look after hosting, domains and email as well?

Yes, all of it in one place. We register your domain, host the site on fast and secure Australian servers, set up your business email and keep everything ticking over after launch — so you're not juggling a handful of different providers.

Will nearby customers find my business on Google?

That's the aim of every site we build. With local SEO, a Google Business Profile and content written for the area, we help people searching around Forest Hill and the wider Whitehorse district find you when they're ready to buy.

Areas we serve

Web design near Forest Hill

We also work with businesses in the suburbs around Forest Hill:

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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.