Not mobile friendly
Tiny text, buttons you can't tap, pages you have to pinch and zoom. Most local searches happen on a phone, and people leave quickly if a site is hard to use.
FixA mobile-first design with big, clear call and enquiry buttons.
Noble Park · Dandenong · Springvale · Keysborough & around
Websites that work as hard as you do.
Fast, secure, mobile-friendly websites for local businesses in Noble Park and south-east Melbourne. Built, then looked after every month.
Hosting, security checks, backups, updates and small changes, all handled by email, so you can get on with running your business.
See it before you pay anything. I'll design a homepage mockup for your business for free. No obligation, no pressure, and you can say no.
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Your Business
Local. Reliable. Easy to book.Noble Park & south-east MelbourneBook onlineGet a quote
Tap to call
- Fixed prices in AUD
- Live in about 2 weeks
- You own your domain
- Everything by email
At a glance
Simple from the first email.
$0
for your homepage mockup. No obligation. You can say no.
2 wks
About 2 weeks from your yes to a live website.
6 mo
Care plan minimum. Then month-to-month, cancel with 30 days' notice.
Who it's for
Made for local businesses busy doing the actual work.
If customers find you on their phone, call you, book with you or ask for a quote, a good website makes that easier. I work with small, owner-run businesses across south-east Melbourne, including:
- TradesPlumbers, electricians, builders, landscapers, cleaners
- AutoMechanics, tyres, detailing, panel beaters
- Cafes & foodCafes, restaurants, takeaway, bakeries, caterers
- BeautyHair, barbers, nails, brows, beauty salons
- Health clinicsPhysio, chiro, dental, massage, allied health
- RetailLocal shops, grocers, gift and specialty stores
- Professional servicesAccountants, bookkeepers, tutors, consultants
The problems we fix
Does your website have any of these?
Most small business websites aren't bad on purpose. They were built years ago and nobody has had time to look after them. Here's what I see most often, and what I do about it.
“Not secure” warning
Without HTTPS, browsers show "Not secure" next to your address. It puts customers off, and any form they fill in isn't encrypted.
FixHTTPS set up and checked, so the padlock shows and data is encrypted.
Outdated or hacked
Old software and plugins that never get updated are a common way sites get broken into, filled with spam or redirected somewhere dodgy.
FixA clean rebuild or clean-up, then regular updates and backups.
Broken forms & links
A contact form that quietly stopped sending, or links that go nowhere. You might be missing enquiries and never know it.
FixForms that are tested and deliver to your inbox, and links that work.
Slow pages
Huge images and heavy themes make pages crawl, especially on mobile data. People give up before your page even loads.
FixLightweight pages, compressed images and fast hosting.
Not showing on Google
Missing page titles and descriptions, no Search Console, no link to your Google Business Profile. Google has a harder time understanding what you do and where.
FixThe Google basics done properly on every page.
No online booking or quotes
If the only way to reach you is to call during business hours, you miss people who are browsing at night or on the weekend.
FixA simple booking request or quote form that sends straight to you.
What's included
Every Swoop Sites website comes with.
No matter which package you choose, these come as standard. I also write the words for you, based on what you tell me about your business.
- Mobile-first designDesigned for phones first, then scaled up so it also looks great on tablets and computers.
- Fast hostingLightweight pages on fast, modern hosting so your site loads quickly.
- HTTPS (the padlock)Set up from day one, so browsers never show "Not secure".
- Contact, booking or quote formsThe right form for your business, tested to make sure enquiries reach your inbox.
- Google basicsPage titles and descriptions, Google Search Console set up, and a link to your Google Business Profile.
- Click-to-callOne tap on a phone and they're calling you. Same for email and directions.
- Simple analyticsSee how many people visit and which pages they look at.
- You own your domainYour domain is registered in your name. Your content and your site are yours.
- Words written for youClear, friendly copy. No homework, just answer a few questions by email.
Security, looked after
Built by someone who studied cybersecurity.
I hold a Master of Cybersecurity from La Trobe University. That doesn't make any website unbreakable, but it does mean security is part of how every site is set up and looked after, not an afterthought.
Monthly security checks
A regular look over your site: HTTPS, software versions, forms and anything unusual, with a short plain-English report.
Care Plus & Care ProEmail protection
SPF, DKIM and DMARC set up for your domain. These help stop scammers sending fake emails pretending to be you, and help your real emails land in inboxes.
Care Plus & Care ProBackups
Daily backups, so if something goes wrong your site can be restored.
All care plansUpdates
Software kept up to date, which closes off many of the common ways small sites get broken into.
All care plansUptime monitoring
Your site is monitored, so if it goes down I find out and can start fixing it, often before you notice.
All care plansHTTPS, always
Every site gets HTTPS from day one, and it's kept valid as part of care.
Every site
FREE
Free website & email security check.
Send me your website address and I'll check your website and email security from the outside, using public information only. Nothing intrusive: no logins, no attacks, nothing that touches how your site runs. You get a short plain-English summary by email.
- HTTPS and certificate
- Email protection (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Outdated software that's visible from outside
- Basic website security settings (security headers)
Get a free security check
No obligation. The fixes below are optional.
If anything needs fixing, you choose:
- Email security fix$149one-offSPF, DKIM and DMARC set up for your domain.
- Full fix$249one-offThe email security fix, plus the website issues found in your check. Bigger jobs are quoted first.
- Included with Care Plus$129/moFixes done, then checked every month as part of your care plan.
To be upfront: no one can promise a site will never have a problem. What I can promise is that the basics are done properly, checked regularly, and that you'll hear from me if something needs attention.
Recent work
A real website for a real local business.
Gavin de Football
Designed, built and launched a website for a youth football academy, built to turn social media traffic into sign-ups.
- Custom domain, DNS and HTTPS set up
- Mobile-first design
- Player registration and enquiry forms
Packages & pricing
Simple, fixed prices. No surprises.
Every price is fixed and agreed in writing before any work starts. Pick a one-off build, or a lower build price with monthly care. Prices in AUD.
20% offFounding client offer: the first 3 clients get 20% off the build price, in exchange for an honest Google review (and permission to show your site as an example) once you're happy with it.
Starter
A solid, simple site to get you found and contacted.
$990one-off
Pay once. Add a care plan any time if you'd like hosting and upkeep handled.
Ask about Starter- 3 to 5 page, mobile-first website
- Domain, HTTPS and email setup
- Contact / enquiry form
- Google Business Profile setup
- Google basics & click-to-call
- Words written for you
Business
A lower upfront cost, with your site looked after every month.
$490build
+ Care Plus $129/mo. 6-month minimum, then month-to-month
Ask about Business- Everything in Starter
- Online booking or quote form
- Hosting, HTTPS, daily backups & updates
- Uptime monitoring
- Monthly security check & report
- Email protection (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Up to 1 hour of edits every month
Pro
For businesses that take payments, registrations or orders online.
$1,990one-off
Pay once. Add a care plan any time.
Ask about Pro- All Business site features
- Online payments (Stripe)
- Registrations, menus or a small shop
- Up to 10 pages
- Booking or quote forms
- Words written for you
Monthly care plans
Online, secure and up to date. Every month.
Care plans keep your site online, secure and up to date, and cover small changes you email through. Billed monthly from the day your site goes live.
Care Basic
$99/mo
- Hosting
- HTTPS kept valid
- Daily backups
- Software updates
- Uptime monitoring
- Up to 30 minutes of edits a month
Care Plus
$129/mo
- Everything in Basic
- Monthly security check & report
- Email protection (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Up to 1 hour of edits a month
Care Pro
$249/mo
- Everything in Plus
- Bookings & payments managed for you
- Priority support
Happy with your current site? Give it a tune-up.
Not every site needs a rebuild. For a fixed price I'll tidy up the site you already have:
- Faster loading pages
- Phone layout fixes
- HTTPS padlock set up, with a redirect from http://
- Footer and contact details updated
- Contact form checked to make sure it works
- Your Google speed score, before and after
Then I look after it on Care Basic so it stays that way. If you later decide on a full new site, the $199 comes off the build price.
$199tune-up
One-off. Optional: $99/mo care to keep it secure & updated
For small sites. Bigger jobs are quoted first, before any work starts.
Send me your site linkSee it before you pay. Then decide.
- See it before you payYou get a free design first, and you only pay a deposit once you've seen it and you're happy with it.
- No long lock-inCare plans have a 6-month minimum, then they're month-to-month. Cancel any time after that with 30 days' notice.
- Payment50% deposit to start, 50% when your site goes live, by bank transfer. Care plans are billed monthly from launch.
- Your domainDomain registration is in your name and paid directly to the registrar.
- CurrencyPrices in AUD.
Why not just use Wix?
Do it yourself, or have it done for you.
Website builders are great if you have the time. Most business owners don't. Here's the honest difference.
| Website builder (DIY) | Swoop Sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | You, after hours | Done for you, words included |
| Who makes changes | You | Email me, done |
| Security checks & backups | Up to you to remember | Every month, included |
| Email protection (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) | Not included | Set up for you |
| Who you talk to | Support tickets | Me, a local in Noble Park |
| Monthly cost | About $30 to $40 a month, plus your time | $129 a month, none of your time |
Free & DIY resources
Rather do it yourself?
If you have the time, these will help you do it properly. Plain English, made for Australian small businesses.
Website & email security checklist
Tick-box checks for your website, email and domain, plus what to do if you're hacked. A 15-page PDF.
A$19 · free 3-page sampleSee the checklistWebsite templates
Ready-made websites for trades, cafes, health clinics and salons. Edit the words, add your photos and publish for free.
A$29 each · all 4 for A$79See the templates
How it works
From first email to live website in about 2 weeks.
A clear, step-by-step process. You always know what's happening next, and you never pay for anything you haven't seen.
- 01Free
Free homepage mockup
Email me your business name and current website (if you have one). I'll design a homepage mockup so you can see what your new site could look like.
- 02
You say yes
If you like it, reply "yes". I'll send a short one-page summary with the package, fixed price, timeline and what I'll need from you.
- 03
50% deposit
Only once you've seen the design and you're happy with it. Pay half to get started, by bank transfer.
- 04
Send your logo & photos
Your logo (if you have one), 5 to 10 photos, and anything you'd like changed from the mockup. No logo or photos? We'll work something out.
- 05
Build + private preview
I write the words, build the site and send you a private preview link to check on your own phone.
- 06
Up to 2 rounds of changes
Tell me what you'd like changed, by email. Up to two rounds of changes are included.
- 07
Go live on your domain
I connect your domain, set up HTTPS and email protection, and your site goes live.
- 08
Final 50%
The second half is due once your site is live and you're happy with it.
- 09
Monthly care
On a care plan, I keep it hosted, backed up, updated and secure, and make the changes you email through.
Everything by email. No long meetings.
You don't need to sit through calls or learn anything technical. Send things when it suits you, and I'll reply with clear next steps. Prefer to talk it through? A quick call is fine too, just ask.
FAQ
Questions people ask.
Do I own my domain and my website?
Yes. Your domain is registered in your name and stays yours. The words, photos and content on your site are yours too. If you ever leave, I'll hand everything over.
I already have a website. Can you work with it?
Often, yes. Send me the link and I'll tell you honestly whether it's worth fixing or better to rebuild. The website tune-up is $199 one-off (for small sites; bigger jobs are quoted first), and $99/mo care is optional if you want me to keep it secure and updated, and if you later go for a full rebuild the $199 comes off the build price.
How long does it take?
About 2 weeks from when you say yes, as long as I have your logo, photos and feedback in reasonable time. Bigger Pro sites can take a little longer, and I'll tell you upfront.
What do you need from me?
Your logo (if you have one), 5 to 10 photos of your work, shop or team, a few answers about your business, and access to your domain so I can connect it. I write the words. Everything else is handled by me.
Can I edit the website myself?
Most clients prefer to just email changes through. Care plans include monthly edit time (30 minutes on Basic, 1 hour on Plus and Pro). If you'd like to edit some things yourself, mention it at the start and we'll talk through the options.
What happens if I cancel my care plan?
You keep your domain and your content. I'll give you your site files and help you move it to hosting of your choice. From then on, hosting, updates, backups and security are up to you.
The Business package's lower $490 build price comes with Care Plus for a minimum of 6 months. After that it's month-to-month: keep going, switch plans, or stop with 30 days' notice.
How much does hosting cost?
On any care plan, hosting is included. With a one-off Starter or Pro build and no care plan, you look after hosting yourself (I can point you to good options). Either way, your domain name renews yearly and is paid directly to the registrar in your name.
Will I be number one on Google?
No one can honestly guarantee Google rankings, and you should be wary of anyone who does. What I do is get the basics right: page titles and descriptions, a fast mobile site, Google Search Console, and a link to your Google Business Profile. That gives Google what it needs to understand what you do and where.
How do I pay?
50% deposit to start and 50% when your site goes live, by bank transfer. Care plans are billed monthly from launch. All prices are fixed and agreed in writing first.
What areas do you cover?
I'm based in Noble Park and work with businesses across south-east Melbourne, including Dandenong, Springvale, Keysborough, Clayton, Mulgrave, Narre Warren, Berwick and Cranbourne. Because everything can be done by email, I can help businesses further away too.
Can't see your question? Email it to me and I'll answer it in plain English.
Kartik Panikar
- Role
- Founder, web developer
- Based in
- Noble Park, VIC
- Study
- Master of Cybersecurity, La Trobe University
Bachelor of IT, RMIT - Contact
- [email protected]
- linkedin.com/in/kartikp19
About
Hi, I'm Kartik.
I'm a web developer based in Noble Park, with a Master of Cybersecurity from La Trobe University. I build and look after websites for local businesses in south-east Melbourne.
I started Swoop Sites because so many great local businesses are hard to find online, or are stuck with websites that are slow, outdated or showing "Not secure". Those are fixable problems, and fixing them properly is something I genuinely enjoy.
I build every site myself and look after it myself. When you email, you get me, not a call centre or a ticket number. I keep things simple, explain them in plain English, and tell you honestly if something isn't worth doing.
Get in touch
Want to see what your website could look like?
Ask for a free homepage mockup. It costs nothing, and you're under no obligation.
[email protected]Just send:
- Your business name
- Your current website, if you have one
- What you do and the suburb you're in
Noble Park, VIC · I reply by email, usually within a day.
Service area
- Noble Park
- Noble Park North
- Dandenong
- Springvale
- Keysborough
- Clayton
- Mulgrave
- Wheelers Hill
- Rowville
- Doveton
- Hallam
- Endeavour Hills
- Narre Warren
- Berwick
- Cranbourne
- Dingley Village
- Oakleigh
- Glen Waverley
- and nearby