Web design packages Perth: what is actually included

Comparing web design packages Perth can feel like reading a menu in another language. One quote includes hosting. Another charges extra for SSL. A third quotes low but leaves you to write every word yourself. This post decodes what should be in a package so you can compare quotes fairly. My quotes are simpler than a Hillarys Boat Harbour parking sign.

I run sevenbyseven, a one-person studio in Perth building sites for small businesses across WA. My focus is the northern suburbs. Joondalup and Wanneroo are regular spots. I also work in Hillarys and Mindarie, and I have clients in Clarkson and Quinns Rocks. Here is what I include, and what I think every small business owner should ask about.

The website itself

The obvious part. You are paying for the design, the structure, and the code. What is less obvious is whether the site is built from a template or from scratch. I start every site from a blank file. That means the layout fits your content, not the other way around. It also means the code is lean, which helps with speed and search ranking.

Ask your designer how many pages are included and how many revision rounds you get. Ask whether you can edit text yourself later. Those details matter more than flashy animations.

Copywriting

This is where packages differ wildly. Some agencies charge separately for copy. Others use generic filler text and hand it to you to fix. My Launch and Presence packages include copywriting, and Growth does too. It is all based on a ten-minute intake form. I write the words that tell visitors who you are and what to do next.

Good copy is not decoration. It is the reason someone picks up the phone instead of leaving. If a package does not include copywriting, factor that cost and time into your decision.

Domain, hosting and security

Every live website needs a few things behind it. The domain is your address. Hosting is where the files live. SSL is the security certificate that gives you the padlock in the browser. DNS is the routing that connects your domain to your host.

Some designers register the domain in their own account and hold it hostage. I do not. You own your domain from day one. Hosting and SSL are covered by the monthly plan. DNS and security updates are too. No surprise invoices. No "your certificate expired" panics.

Updates and support

Websites are not set-and-forget. Software changes. Browsers change. Security issues pop up. A good monthly plan covers the maintenance so you do not have to think about it.

My monthly fee covers hosting and SSL. DNS and security updates are included as well. It does not cover a full redesign every six months. That distinction is worth asking about. Know what is included. Know what costs extra. Know how fast you can expect a response when something breaks.

Ownership and lock-in

This is the clause people skip. If you stop paying the monthly fee, what happens? Can you take your site elsewhere? Do you get the files? Do you keep the domain?

At sevenbyseven, you own the domain and you get a copy of the site if you leave. I do not hold anything hostage. That should be standard, but it is not, so ask before you sign.

How my packages are structured

I keep it simple. Launch is $799 plus $59 per month for a one-page site with copywriting and two revision rounds. Presence is $1,499 plus $99 per month. Growth is $2,499 plus $199 per month for up to five pages, live in 72 hours. Express is a 24-hour add-on for $300. I do not do online shops, and I say that straight.

If you are comparing web design packages Perth, use this list as a checklist. A cheaper quote that leaves out copywriting or SSL can cost more once you add hosting and the missing pieces back in.

Get a clear quote without the jargon

If you want a package that actually includes what it promises, start with the ten-minute form at https://sevenbyseven.com.au/start. I will give you a clear recommendation and your site can be live in 48 hours.