Your local studio

A web designer for South Melbourne

Few inner-city suburbs pack in as much variety as South Melbourne — Market stallholders, Clarendon Street traders, agencies, offices and creative studios all share the same few blocks. Swinn Digital builds websites for that whole spread, matched to how each business trades.

We take care of everything from the ground up: your domain, a fast site designed around your brand, secure Australian hosting, business email and the local SEO that helps South Melbourne customers find you instead of scrolling past.

Because it's a boutique Melbourne studio rather than a big agency, you get one point of contact, a fair price agreed up front and a website that's properly maintained once it's out in the world.

From the South Melbourne Market, Clarendon Street, Emerald Hill and Albert Park nearby, we help South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne Market and Clarendon Street traders?

Yes — the market stallholders, Clarendon Street shops and nearby eateries are right in our wheelhouse. We build sites that show off the product, list opening hours and trading days clearly and pull in customers searching locally.

Can you help creative studios and agencies with a portfolio site?

Definitely. South Melbourne is full of studios, agencies and consultancies, and we build sharp portfolio and services sites that let your work do the talking while still being easy to find and quick to load.

What should a South Melbourne business budget for a website?

It comes down to scope. A starter site is free on a low monthly plan, the Business build is a set $2,499, and bespoke projects are priced to the brief. Either way you'll have a clear, honest figure before we start.

Do you offer ongoing support after the site launches?

We do — launch is the start, not the end. We handle updates, security, backups and tweaks as your South Melbourne business changes, so the site keeps performing without you having to think about it.

Is hosting, domain and email all included?

Yes — it's all in the one place. We register the domain, host on fast, secure Australian servers, set up your business email and optimise everything for search, so there are no separate suppliers to chase.

Areas we serve

Web design near South Melbourne

We also work with businesses in the suburbs around South Melbourne:

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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.