Rapid Sites
A sharp business website, minus the upkeep
Most small businesses need a website that explains what they do, proves they are good at it and makes it easy to get in touch. A Rapid Site does exactly that, and nothing that will break, slow down or need patching later.
Why simpler is usually better
A typical small business site is a few pages that rarely change: services, about, some recent work and a contact form. Yet many of those sites sit on a content management system, a database and a stack of third-party plugins, all of which need regular updates to stay secure.
Every one of those moving parts is a cost. It slows the site down, it gives attackers something to aim at, and it means someone has to keep an eye on it every month. For a site that changes a few times a year, that is a lot of overhead for very little benefit.
A Rapid Site removes the overhead. Pages are pre-built and served straight from fast, secure infrastructure. There is no login screen to attack, no plugin to go out of date and no database to corrupt. When you need something changed, you send us an email and we take care of it.
Built properly, not from a template
Each Rapid Site is designed around your business, your customers and the work you want more of. We plan the page structure with you, write or refine the copy, design for phones first and then build every page by hand.
Because the code is lean, pages load almost instantly. That matters for visitors on a patchy mobile connection, and it matters for Google, which uses speed and page experience as part of how it ranks results. If you would like to dig into the trade-offs, read do you really need WordPress?
What is included
Everything you get
Custom design
A layout and visual style made for your brand, tested on phones, tablets and desktops.
Copywriting help
We shape your words so each page answers the questions customers actually ask.
Search-ready foundations
Clean page addresses, page titles, descriptions, structured data and a sitemap from day one.
Fast global hosting
Pages are delivered from a worldwide network, with security certificates included.
Enquiry forms that work
Spam-filtered forms that deliver straight to your inbox.
Monthly edits included
Small text and image changes each month, handled by the team that built the site.
Process
How it works
- 01
Conversation
A short call to understand your business, your customers and what the site needs to achieve.
- 02
Plan and copy
We map out every page and work through the words with you before any design starts.
- 03
Design and build
You review the design on real devices, we refine it, then build and test every page.
- 04
Launch and care
We connect your domain, submit the site to Google and look after it from then on.
Pricing
Clear pricing, agreed up front
No hourly surprises. We confirm the scope and the price in writing before any work begins.
$1,500
setup, then $99 a month
- Up to 10 custom-designed pages
- Hosting, security and monitoring
- Monthly content edits
- No lock-in contract after the first 12 months
Related work
Rapid Sites in action
Can I edit the site myself?
Rapid Sites do not have an admin panel, which is a big part of why they stay fast and secure. Instead, send us your changes and we update the site for you as part of your monthly plan.
How long does a Rapid Site take?
Most sites launch three to five weeks after the first conversation. The biggest variable is usually how quickly the content comes together.
What if I outgrow it?
If you later need a blog you update daily, an online store or customer logins, we can move you to a platform that suits. Your design and content come with you.
Do I own my website?
Yes. Your domain is registered in your name and the content is yours. If you ever decide to leave, we hand everything over.
Is the $99 a month just hosting?
No. It covers hosting, security, uptime monitoring, backups and small monthly changes. There are no surprise invoices for routine updates.
Further reading
Helpful articles
Do You Really Need WordPress? When a CMS Is Worth It and When It Is Not
WordPress is a great tool, but it comes with upkeep. We look at when a content management system earns its keep and when a simple managed site will serve you better.
How Much Does a Website Cost in Australia? An Honest Guide for Small Business
Website quotes in Australia range from a few hundred dollars to six figures. Here is what you actually get at each level, what pushes the price up, and what to budget for after launch.
WordPress vs Website Builders vs Static Sites: Which Should You Choose?
WordPress, drag and drop builders and hand-built static sites all have their place. We compare cost, control, speed and upkeep so you can pick the right one for your business.
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