Most Web Designers Don't Think About SEO. I Do Both.
You can invest in a beautifully designed site and watch it sit invisible on page three of Google. Or have a site that ranks but looks like it was built in 2011 and converts no one. At Khalis Marketing, SEO is baked in from the first wireframe, not bolted on afterwards.
Every structural decision, every page template, every line of code is made with both the user and the search engine in mind. The result is a site that looks professional, loads fast, ranks well, and turns visitors into enquiries. From $1,500, delivered in 4–6 weeks.
Who This Service Is For
This service suits Melbourne businesses that are starting from scratch and need a website that doesn't have to be rebuilt in 12 months when they start thinking about SEO.
It also suits businesses with an existing site that's too slow, too outdated, or too poorly structured to support an SEO campaign, or that have been told by an SEO agency that their website is 'holding back' their rankings and need it rebuilt properly.
If you're also interested in ongoing SEO after your site is launched, I offer bundled arrangements that cover both, and starting with a well-built site makes the ongoing SEO work considerably more effective from the outset.
What's Included in Every Website We Build
Hosting Setup & SSL
I configure your hosting environment, connect your domain, and verify HTTPS. Recommendations and support on Kinsta, WP Engine, or SiteGround depending on your budget and requirements.
Google Analytics 4 & Search Console
Both connected and verified at launch with goal tracking configured for your key conversion actions. You have measurement in place from day one, not as an afterthought.
XML Sitemap, Robots.txt & Schema Markup
Properly configured so Google can discover, crawl, and index your pages correctly from the moment the site goes live. Relevant structured data implemented for your business type.
PageSpeed Optimisation
Image compression, lazy loading, CSS/JS minification, caching configuration, and CDN setup. The goal is a PageSpeed score of 85+ on both mobile and desktop.
Mobile-First Design
Every template is designed and tested for mobile first. Over 60% of local searches happen on mobile; your site needs to work perfectly on a phone before anything else.
Brand-Aligned Visual Design
Visual design mockups created based on your brand guidelines. You review and approve before any development begins. Clean, professional design that reflects your business correctly.
Clean, Performant Code
Built on a staging environment using clean code on your chosen CMS. No page builder bloat unless specifically requested, performance-first architecture.
Handover & Training
I provide a handover walkthrough so you can add pages, update content, and manage your blog without needing to call anyone. Your site, your control.
The Website Build Process
Discovery
I review your existing analytics (if any), identify the pages and keywords that matter most, and establish the scope and structure of the project. Clear brief before any design work begins.
Wireframe
Before any visual design, I map out page layouts and site architecture as wireframes. This ensures the structure makes sense for both users and search engines.
Design
Visual design mockups based on your brand guidelines. You review and approve before development begins.
Development
The site is built on your chosen CMS using clean, performant code on a staging environment so you can review before it touches your live domain.
SEO Setup
All technical SEO elements configured during the build: meta data, schema markup, sitemap, robots.txt, internal linking, Analytics/Search Console integration.
Launch & Handover
I handle DNS configuration, redirect setup if you're replacing an old site, and post-launch crawl verification. Then a handover walkthrough so you can manage your site independently.
WordPress or Shopify: Which Is Right for You?
WordPress
My primary platform and the right choice for most service businesses, professional practices, and content-driven sites. Maximum SEO flexibility: full control over URL structure, meta data, schema, and technical configuration. The best choice if you're also investing in ongoing SEO.
Shopify
The right choice for ecommerce businesses. Purpose-built for selling products online with strong built-in ecommerce capabilities. We extend these with the right app stack and configuration. If you're running a store, Shopify is almost always the right platform.
I don't build on Wix, Squarespace, or other drag-and-drop builders. They impose constraints on technical SEO that become significant limitations as your business grows.
Investment
Website design
$1,500
Fully built, SEO-optimised site. Price confirmed after discovery briefing.
Ongoing SEO
$799/month
Bundle SEO with your build for combined pricing. No lock-in contracts.
Timeline
4–6 wks
Most projects delivered from kick-off to launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from using a general web design agency?
Can you redesign my existing website rather than build from scratch?
Will the website be easy for me to update after launch?
Do you provide hosting as part of the project?
Can I add SEO services after the website is launched?
What happens if I want changes after the site is launched?
What Clients Say
"Bhavleen is a miracle worker. He got my site ranked on page one of Google in a shorter time than he anticipated. I will definitely be referring my friends with businesses to Khalis Marketing."
"Khalis Marketing has done a fantastic job helping with SEO for our website. Bhavleen's knowledge of modern marketing methods is evident in his results. We have already climbed to the top of the search results for many of our keywords."
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Ready to Build a Site That Ranks and Converts?
Get a free strategy call and let's scope your project. Most websites are delivered in 4–6 weeks, with SEO built in from day one.