The ForgeWeb Studio
Our Services

What we build —
and how it helps
your business.

Five core services, each designed to do one thing well — attract and convert the right clients for your business.

Service 01
01
Service 01

Custom
Website Design

A website built from scratch, specifically for your business — not a template someone else is also using three suburbs over. Every element is designed to reflect your trade, your reputation, and the customers you want to attract.

Why it matters

Your website is usually the first impression a potential customer gets of your business. A generic template tells them you're interchangeable with every other tradie on Google. A custom site tells them you're the professional worth calling — and it performs better too, with faster load times, better SEO, and a layout that guides visitors straight to the phone.

What's included
  • Fully custom design — no templates, no page builders
  • Hand-coded in clean HTML, CSS & JavaScript
  • Mobile-first — looks perfect on every device
  • 90+ Google PageSpeed score guaranteed
  • Your branding, colours, and tone throughout
  • Up to 10 pages depending on your package
  • Delivered in 2–3 weeks from first call
  • Privacy-first code — built for client confidentiality and compliance
  • Practice software integration — booking systems, CRMs, intake portals
  • Digital architecture matched to your physical prestige
Ideal for

Any tradie or service business wanting to look professional online — whether you're just starting out or replacing a site that hasn't brought in a single job.

Service 02
02
Service 02

Local SEO &
Google Maps

Getting found by people in your suburb who are actively searching for what you do right now. Local SEO is the difference between sitting on page 4 and showing up when someone types "roofer near me" at 7pm on a Sunday.

Why it matters

Over 80% of people search online before hiring a tradie. If you're not showing up on the first page — or in the map pack — those jobs are going to your competitors. Local SEO built in from day one means Google understands exactly what you do, where you do it, and who you do it for.

What's included
  • Google Business Profile setup & optimisation
  • Suburb-level keyword research & targeting
  • Structured data & schema markup (LocalBusiness)
  • Meta titles, descriptions & Open Graph tags
  • Google Maps embed & directions integration
  • Service area pages for surrounding suburbs
  • Core Web Vitals — a direct Google ranking factor
Ideal for

Tradies targeting specific Melbourne suburbs — roofers, plumbers, electricians, cleaners, landscapers — anyone whose customers search by location before picking up the phone.

Service 03
03
Service 03

Call & Quote
Systems

Traffic means nothing if visitors don't contact you. Call and quote systems are the tools built into your site that make it easy — and compelling — for a potential customer to reach out right now, not later.

Why it matters

Most business websites lose enquiries because there's no clear next step. No prominent phone number. A buried contact form. No way to get a quick price. So people leave and call someone else. The right systems remove that friction entirely — turning browsing into bookings. This is what separates a site that generates work from one that just exists.

What's included
  • Prominent click-to-call buttons on every page
  • Custom quote & contact forms with email notifications
  • Instant quote calculator widgets (as built for Urbanfix)
  • Google review display & star rating integration
  • WhatsApp button for quick message enquiries
  • Sticky header CTA visible at all times on scroll
  • Thank you pages & form confirmation messages
Ideal for

Any trade business that wants more phone calls and quote requests — especially if you already get visitors but not enough of them are actually making contact.

Service 04
04
Service 04

Speed &
Performance

A slow website loses customers before they've even seen your work — and ranks lower on Google while it's at it. Hand-coded sites consistently outperform WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace because there's no bloated software getting in the way.

Why it matters

Google uses page speed as a direct ranking factor. And 53% of mobile visitors leave a site that takes longer than 3 seconds to load. For a tradie site, that's a potential job walking out before they've even seen your work. A fast site keeps people on the page long enough to convert — and ranks higher so more people find you in the first place.

What's included
  • 90+ Google PageSpeed score — guaranteed on every build
  • Optimised images (WebP format, correct sizing)
  • Zero page builders, zero unnecessary plugins
  • Minified CSS & JavaScript
  • Core Web Vitals compliant (LCP, FID, CLS)
  • Fast hosting setup & CDN configuration advice
  • Performance tested across mobile and desktop
Ideal for

Anyone moving away from a slow WordPress or Wix site, or anyone who's been told their Google rankings are suffering due to poor performance scores.

Service 05
05
Service 05

Easy
Self-Editing CMS

You shouldn't need to call a developer every time your phone number changes or you want to add a new photo. Every site comes with a simple content management system so you can keep things current without touching a single line of code.

Why it matters

An outdated website hurts your credibility. Wrong pricing, old photos, services you no longer offer — these erode trust with potential customers. Being able to update your own site means your online presence stays accurate without ongoing developer fees. You own it. You control it. No lock-in, no monthly platform fees to anyone else.

What's included
  • Simple CMS — update text, images & prices yourself
  • No coding knowledge required
  • 15-minute onboarding walkthrough after launch
  • Written guide & short video walkthrough provided
  • You own the domain, hosting, and all content
  • No lock-in to monthly platform subscriptions
  • Ongoing support available if needed — no lock-in
Ideal for

Tradies who want control over their own site without calling a developer for every small change — especially useful if your prices, service areas, or team change regularly.

How It Works
How It Works

From first call
to live site in weeks.

01

Discovery Call

We talk through your business, your best customers, and what makes you different from every other tradie in your suburb. Free, no obligation.

02

Design & Build

I design, write, and build your entire site. You see a live preview before anything goes public — zero guesswork, no surprises.

03

Review & Refine

As many rounds as it takes. We fine-tune every detail together, then test every form, link, and button before launch.

04

Launch & Grow

I handle launch day, set up analytics, submit to Google, and walk you through the CMS. Your site starts working from day one.

Common Questions
Common Questions

Things people
usually ask.

Most projects are completed in 2–3 weeks from the first call. Builds with custom features like instant quote calculators may take 3–4 weeks. You'll always have a clear timeline before anything starts — no surprises.
Yes. The standard structure is 50% upfront and 50% on delivery. For larger projects I can split into three payments — deposit, mid-build, and launch. Get in touch and we'll work something out that suits your cash flow.
Absolutely — every site is built mobile-first. Over 60% of local trade searches happen on phones, so mobile performance is never an afterthought. Your site will look sharp and load fast on any device.
Platform-built sites use bloated code and generic templates — they're slower, harder to rank on Google, and look like everyone else. A ForgeWeb site is hand-coded from scratch: faster, more unique, better for SEO, and built specifically around how your customers search for your services.
No. The build itself is a one-off fixed-price project — you pay, I build, you own it. The Care Plan is month-to-month with no lock-in. You can cancel any time. You always own your domain, hosting, and all the content.
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Next Step

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your site built?

Free 30-minute call — no pitch, no pressure. Just a conversation about your business.

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