Website questions, answered straight

Plain answers about getting a website for your Australian small business, with no jargon and no sales pitch.

Cost and payment

How much does a small business website cost in Australia?

With avissoft, a small business website costs $799 one-off, including the domain and hosting for the first year. Typical Australian agencies charge $2,000 to $6,000 for a similar site; we keep the price lower by using a proven setup and working only with small businesses.

Are there any monthly fees?

No. After the first year, hosting and domain renewal is $149 per year. Changes are optional: $25 per small edit, or $39 per month if you want regular updates.

What does the $149 per year cover?

It covers keeping your website online: hosting, domain renewal, the SSL security certificate, security updates and backups.

How do I pay?

You pay 50% to start and 50% when your website goes live. Hosting is invoiced once a year.

Is there a catch with the $799 price?

No. The price covers a homepage, 2 to 3 service pages, a gallery, reviews, FAQ and a contact page. Bigger extras such as online shops or custom booking systems are quoted separately and upfront, before any work starts.

Timeframes and process

How long does it take to build a website?

Usually about 2 weeks from when we receive your content and photos.

What do I need to provide?

Your logo if you have one, some photos, a short description of your services and your contact details. We can help write the text.

Can I see a design before I pay?

Yes. We create a free homepage mockup first, and you only pay the 50% deposit if you want to go ahead.

How many changes can I ask for during the build?

Two rounds of revisions are included before launch.

Ownership and control

Do I own my website and domain?

Yes. Once the build is paid in full, the domain is registered to your business and the website is yours.

What happens if I stop paying the yearly fee?

We remind you before renewal. If you want to leave, we hand over your domain and a copy of your website so you can host it elsewhere.

Am I locked into a contract?

No. There is no lock-in on hosting or pay-as-you-go edits. The optional care plan is month to month, or yearly if you choose to prepay.

Google, SEO and AI search

Will my website show up on Google?

Every website is set up with page titles, descriptions, a sitemap, Google Search Console and local business details. We also help you set up your Google Business Profile, which has the biggest effect on local “near me” searches.

What is AEO, and does my website need it?

AEO (answer engine optimisation) means structuring your website so AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Perplexity can understand it and recommend your business. Every avissoft website includes answer-first content, FAQ markup and business schema, so it is ready for AI search as well as Google.

Is a Facebook page enough instead of a website?

Usually not. Facebook pages rarely rank in Google for searches like “plumber near me”, and you do not control them. A website gives customers a professional place to land and gives Google and AI tools reliable information about you.

Will my website be fast and work on phones?

Yes. Every website is designed mobile-first, uses image compression and caching, and is tested on phones and tablets.

Changes and support

How do I request a change?

Email us or use the contact form, and we confirm the price before doing anything. Small edits are $25 each.

How quickly are changes done?

Small edits are usually done within 3 business days, or 1 to 2 business days on the care plan.

Do you work with businesses outside Adelaide?

Yes. avissoft is based in Adelaide and works with small businesses right across Australia. Everything can be done by phone, video call and email, and Adelaide clients can also meet in person.

Who will I be dealing with?

You deal directly with Tapan, an Adelaide-based developer with 15 years of experience. You have one point of contact from first call to launch.

Still have a question?

Call Tapan on 0402 373 079 or send a message.

Do you build custom software, CRM systems or apps?

Yes. Beyond websites, avissoft builds custom CRM systems, online stores and shopping carts, Android apps, web portals and integrations for small and medium businesses. Every project starts with a free discovery call and a fixed-price written quote.