Stop paying for pretty.
Start building sites that sell.
Most agencies build websites that look fine and convert nothing. Hayz builds Melbourne websites designed around what your customers actually do. Custom-designed, mobile-first, ready to rank on Google and AI search. Ships in 4 to 6 weeks.
- Fixed price · You own everything · Ships in 4 to 6 weeks
From a tired old site to a 20% lift in sales.
Thanks A Bunch Florist had a Melbourne flower shop full of life and a website that didn’t show any of it. Slow, dated, hard to navigate, invisible on Google. We rebuilt the site from scratch. Custom design, mobile-first, fast, structured for SEO and AI search. Within five months, organic traffic was up dramatically and sales were up 20% year on year.
Total build time
YoY sales growth
Page load time
Local florist searches
A real website.
Not a templated one.
Most agencies sell you “a website” without telling you what’s actually in the box. Here’s exactly what every Hayz build includes. No upsells, no surprise add-ons, no “that’s not in scope.”
Discovery and strategy
We start by understanding your business and your customers. Who’s the site for, what action you want them to take, where they currently drop off. The blueprint that everything else builds from.
Custom design (no templates)
Designed for your business, your brand, your customers. Not a Themeforest template with your logo dropped in. You get original design files (Figma) that are yours forever.
Mobile-first responsive build
Over 60% of your customers will see your site on a phone first. We design for the phone first, then scale up. Tested across real devices, not just browser tools.
Conversion-built structure
Every page has a job. Clear hierarchy, strong CTAs, friction-free forms. Designed around what your customers actually do, not what looks pretty in a portfolio.
SEO foundation included
Proper heading structure, schema markup, semantic HTML, alt text, optimised meta tags. Your site is ready to rank from day one. Future SEO work compounds on a solid base.
Built for Google + AI search
FAQ schema, structured data, clear topical authority, answer-engine-friendly content. So when ChatGPT or Google AI Overviews answer questions in your industry, your site is the one they cite.
Professional copywriting included
Real copy, written for your business, by us. Not lorem ipsum. Not your dot-points pasted into a layout. Real words written to convert your specific customers.
A CMS you can actually use
WordPress with a custom admin built around your business. Edit anything yourself, anytime, without breaking the design. No “raise a ticket to change a phone number” nonsense.
Performance optimisation
Page speed, image optimisation, caching, CDN setup. Most Hayz sites load in under 2 seconds. Fast sites convert better and rank better.
Launch + handover
We handle DNS, SSL, redirects, every technical bit. Then a 1-hour training session so you can update the site yourself. Full handover of code, copy, design files, hosting access, and analytics. You own everything.
30 days of free support
Anything that breaks in the first 30 days after launch, we fix at no charge. Real bugs only, not “I want to change the colour scheme again.”
From kickoff to live
in 4 to 6 weeks.
Most agencies stretch a 6-week project across 12 weeks of “discovery phases” and mystery delays. We don’t. Here’s the actual six-step process that ships every Hayz website.
Discovery
We dig into your business, your customers, and what the site needs to do. You answer a structured brief, then a 90-minute kickoff call. By end of week 1 you have a written brief that defines success.
Strategy + sitemap
We map the structure. What pages, in what order, with what hierarchy. We share the sitemap and content plan before any design starts. You approve before we move on. No surprises later.
Design
We design the key pages first. Usually homepage and one service page. You review, give feedback, we iterate. Once those are nailed, the rest of the site follows the established design language.
Copywriting
Professional copy written for your business, by us, while design is in motion. We share drafts as we go. You edit, we refine. Real words written for your customers, not template filler.
Build
We build the site on a staging server you can preview anytime. WordPress with a custom admin. Performance-optimised from day one. Weekly demos, not a big reveal at the end.
Launch + training
We launch your site, handle DNS, SSL, redirects, all the technical bits. Then a 1-hour training session so you can update it yourself. Full handover. 30 days of free support starts the moment you go live.
Three things every modern site
has to get right.
Most Melbourne web design agencies are still building websites the same way they did in 2018. Pretty design, slow page speed, no real SEO foundation, zero thought about AI search. Hayz sites are different on three fronts.
We benchmark every build and won't ship slow.
We design around what your customers actually do, not what looks impressive in a portfolio.
Built so Google can rank it and AI engines can cite it. Most Melbourne agencies still aren't doing this.
Most Melbourne agencies still ship pretty templates. We ship sites that work.
What most agencies ship vs. what we ship.
15 years building websites in Melbourne, you see a lot of bad ones. Here’s the pattern we keep running into, and the pattern we built Hayz to break.
Where the money quietly leaks.
- A template with your logo dropped in, looks like every other site
- You don't own the code, design files, or hosting
- "Editing" requires emailing them every time
- Built on platforms you can't escape (Wix, Squarespace lock-in)
- Generic stock photos and lorem ipsum copy
- "Mobile-friendly" usually means "barely displays on a phone"
- 12-week timelines with mystery discovery-phase delays
- Hidden fees for every change after launch
Where you actually own a real business asset.
- Custom designed around your business and your customers
- You own everything (code, copy, design files, accounts, hosting)
- Self-editable CMS you actually understand
- WordPress that you can host anywhere, anytime
- Custom copywriting and content strategy included
- True mobile-first design and performance
- Fixed price, fixed timeline, fixed scope, in writing
- 30 days of free post-launch support, then transparent rates
5.0 stars on Google. Every one of them earned.
Real reviews from real clients. Read them all on our Google Business Profile.
“I wish I had found Azam & Hayz earlier. They listened to what I wanted, did what they said were going to do & did it in the time frame they committed to. Azam is a very clear communicator & highly responsive. I highly recommend Azam & Hayz for stress free, timely & good value web site development.”
“Hayz did a website for my cleaning business. The team designed a website beyond my expectations. I am very happy with it and I am seeing an increase in customer inquiries through my website.”
“The Hayz team have been looking after our website and related technicalities since our inception. Responsive, friendly and very knowledgeable.”
“I have contacted Azam from Hayz Web Design a few times in the past 3 years. I found him to be professional and very willing to help with my web design and other associated concerns. Based on my experiences I would be happy to recommend.”
Fixed prices. No "depends on the project."
Other agencies make you book a call just to find out what they charge. We don’t. Every project gets a fixed quote with a fixed scope and a fixed timeline.
A site that earns its keep.
- 5 to 10 page custom design
- Mobile-first, conversion-built
- Professional copywriting included
- SEO + AI search foundation
- WordPress CMS you can manage
- Ships in 4 to 6 weeks
- 30 days free post-launch support
- You own everything
For businesses selling online.
- Everything in Marketing Site
- Up to 25 pages
- E-commerce (WooCommerce or Shopify)
- Product catalogue setup
- Payment gateway integration
- Order management training
- Ships in 6 to 8 weeks
For complex sites or web apps.
- Everything in larger Site
- Custom features and integrations
- Membership areas, booking systems, dashboards
- API integrations (CRM, payment, third-party)
- Bespoke scope and timeline
- Dedicated project lead
- Fixed quote, fixed scope, fixed timeline. Anything outside scope is agreed in writing before any work happens. No surprise invoices, ever.
Web design that knows your industry.
A dental practice website looks different from an electrician’s. Different customer expectations, different conversion patterns, different things customers care about. We’ve built deeply in these verticals.
Dental websites
Custom sites for dental practices across Melbourne, Canberra, and Australia. We know what new patients look for before they book, how to design for trust signals, and what makes a clinic site convert.
Trade & electrician websites
Sites for sparkies, plumbers, handymen, and HVAC techs. Built around the way local trade customers actually search and contact. Fast, mobile-first, optimised for “near me” intent.
Florist & retail websites
Local retail sites that turn foot traffic into web traffic and web traffic into orders. Built for same-day fulfilment, seasonal promotions, and Google Maps integration.
Don't see your industry?
We also build for car detailers, dental supply businesses, workshop equipment retailers, and more.
Stuff everyone asks about building a website.
Straight answers, no jargon. Anything missing, just ask on the call.
How much does a website cost in Melbourne?
Most Melbourne marketing sites land between $4,000 and $12,000 depending on size, integrations, and copywriting. E-commerce starts higher (typically $8,000 to $20,000). Custom builds with bespoke features run $15,000 and up. At Hayz, we give you a fixed quote before any work starts. No surprise invoices.
How long does it take to build a website?
A standard marketing site takes 4 to 6 weeks from kickoff to launch. E-commerce builds run 6 to 8 weeks. Custom builds are scoped individually. The Hayz timeline is fixed in the quote, with weekly demos so you see progress as it happens.
Do I own the website and the code?
Yes, 100%. Code, copy, design files, hosting accounts, analytics, domain. All yours. We don’t hold logins hostage. Ever. If you decide to leave us, we hand over everything, no questions asked.
Can I update the site myself after launch?
Absolutely. We build on WordPress with a custom admin designed around your business. You get a 1-hour training session at launch. Most clients are comfortable editing their site within a week. We’re also here if you ever need help.
What's actually included in the price?
Everything in the scope above. Custom design, copywriting, mobile-first responsive build, SEO foundation, WordPress CMS, performance optimisation, launch, training, and 30 days of free post-launch support. The only things not included are domain registration, hosting (we can recommend or set up), and ongoing changes after the support window.
Do you do e-commerce / online stores?
Yes. We build on WooCommerce (WordPress-based) or Shopify depending on what’s right for your business. Both platforms have pros and cons and we’ll honestly tell you which fits your situation. E-commerce builds start at $8,000.
What about hosting?
We don’t lock you into our hosting. You can host anywhere. We’re happy to recommend a host (we use a few good ones for Australian clients), set up the account in your name, and handle the technical side. Or you can use what you already have. Your call.
Will my site rank on Google?
Your site will be built so it can rank. Proper structure, schema markup, semantic HTML, mobile performance, page speed, all the technical SEO foundation. Actually ranking for competitive terms takes ongoing SEO work after launch (which we also do). A great website is the foundation. SEO is the structure on top of it.
Will my site work for AI search?
Yes. Every Hayz site is built with FAQ schema, structured data, and answer-engine-ready content from day one. So when someone asks ChatGPT or Google AI Overviews about your industry, your site is one of the sources they can cite. This is increasingly important and most agencies still aren’t doing it.
What if I need changes after launch?
The first 30 days are free for genuine fixes (broken things, missed scope items). Beyond that, you have three options. You can edit small things yourself via the CMS we train you on. You can hire us for one-off work at our hourly rate ($150/hr). Or you can sign up for a maintenance retainer for ongoing support. No lock-ins on any of these.
Web Design Melbourne
Hayz is a Melbourne web design agency that’s been building websites for local businesses for over 15 years. Based in Narre Warren and working with clients across Melbourne metro and surrounding suburbs, we specialise in custom WordPress websites built to convert customers and rank on Google and AI search.
Our web design work covers marketing sites, e-commerce builds, and custom web applications. We work with dental practices, electricians, tradies, florists, retailers, and a handful of other industries where we’ve built deep vertical expertise. Every Hayz site ships in 4 to 6 weeks (for marketing sites) at a fixed price, with you owning the code, copy, design, and accounts.
What makes a good Melbourne web design
A good website does three things at once. It looks like your business (custom design, real photos, real copy), it works the way your customers actually behave (mobile-first, fast, friction-free forms), and it’s built so Google and AI engines can find and rank it (structured data, schema markup, semantic HTML, performance optimisation).
Most agencies get one of those right. The pretty ones forget about performance. The fast ones use generic templates. The “SEO-ready” ones look like they were built in 2015. A great Melbourne website does all three at once, and it’s why we charge what we charge.
How much does web design cost in Melbourne?
Quality Melbourne web design typically costs between $4,000 and $20,000 for a marketing or e-commerce site, depending on size, complexity, and integrations. Anything under $1,500 is almost certainly a templated build that won’t rank or convert. Anything over $30,000 is either a genuinely custom web application or an agency charging brand rates rather than build rates.
Our pricing starts at $4,000 for a 5 to 10 page custom marketing site, $8,000 for e-commerce, and $15,000+ for custom builds. Each comes with a fixed quote, fixed scope, and fixed timeline.
How long does it take to build a website?
A standard 5 to 10 page Melbourne marketing site typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. E-commerce builds run 6 to 8 weeks. Custom builds with bespoke features take 8 weeks and up. The Hayz timeline is fixed in the quote, with weekly demos so you see progress as it happens.
Agencies that quote 10 to 12 weeks for a marketing site are usually padding for project management overhead or running multiple projects in parallel. We work in fixed sprints with weekly delivery, so the work moves continuously, not in bursts.
What about mobile-first design?
Over 60% of your customers will see your site on a phone first. Mobile-first design means designing for the phone first, then scaling up to desktop. Not the other way around. Mobile-first sites load faster, convert better, and rank better in Google’s mobile-first index.
Every Hayz site is designed mobile-first from day one, tested across real devices, and benchmarked for Core Web Vitals (the performance metrics Google uses to rank pages). Most of our sites load in under 2 seconds on a mid-range phone, which is well above industry average.
Web design built for Google AND AI search
Search is changing fast. AI Overviews now appear above traditional Google results for many queries. ChatGPT and Perplexity are eating into Google’s market share for “best [X] near me” type questions. The websites that will dominate Melbourne search in 2027 are the ones built for AI search readiness today.
Every Hayz site is built with FAQ schema, structured data, semantic HTML, proper heading structure, and answer-engine-ready content. So your site can be cited as a source when AI engines answer questions in your industry. Most Melbourne web design agencies still aren’t doing this. The gap will widen.
Web design for local service businesses
Our deepest web design expertise sits in local service businesses. Dental practices, electricians and trades, florists and retail, car detailing, dental supply, HVAC. We know what each of these industries needs to convert, what trust signals matter, what local SEO factors influence the design, and what content actually drives bookings or enquiries.
If your business is in one of these industries, we’ve likely already learned what works for your specific market.
WordPress, Webflow, or custom build?
For 90% of Melbourne local businesses, WordPress is the right answer. It’s the most widely-used CMS in the world, has the best plugin ecosystem, is easy to edit, and you’re not locked into a proprietary platform. We can also build on Webflow (better for design-heavy sites with no e-commerce needs) or as a fully custom build (for unique web applications). The platform decision is part of the discovery phase and we’ll honestly recommend what fits your situation.
What we don’t do: Squarespace, Wix, or other “everything in one” platforms. They have severe limitations on SEO, performance, and ownership. Fine for a personal portfolio. Not for a business that wants to grow.
Ready for a website that actually earns
its keep?
A 30-minute call. We'll look at your current site, your goals, and what a realistic Hayz build looks like for your business. No pitch deck, no pressure. Worst case, you walk away with a few free ideas you can use yourself.
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