Your website is often the first impression a potential customer gets of your business. It needs to look professional, communicate your message clearly, and — most importantly — deliver results.
Blue Platypus Digital specialises in professional yet affordable website solutions for small and emerging businesses. We know that as a small business owner, you want tangible results for a reasonable price. That’s why we offer straightforward website packages alongside the flexibility of a fully custom solution when you need it.
The Blue Platypus Web Design Philosophy
Every business is different — and so every website we design starts with your specific goals.
For some businesses, the primary goal is to support other marketing campaigns with a professional online presence. For others, the website needs to generate new leads. Others again need a fully functional e-commerce store to sell products directly to customers.
We listen first. Then we design a website with your end-game in mind.
We build simple, well-structured websites that help you get your message across clearly. We can advise on your written content, provide quality photography if needed, and offer professional copywriting services. Whether this is your first website or your fifth, we can guide you every step of the way.
Website Types We Build
Depending on your needs and budget, Blue Platypus can design and launch a variety of website types:
- HTML Website — Simple, fast to build, and gets you online quickly with a clean professional result.
- Blog Website — A cost-effective, easy-to-manage platform that gives you full control of your content.
- CMS Website — A powerful content management system that lets you update your own site, add pages, and manage content without any technical knowledge.
- Online Store — A fully functional e-commerce solution to sell products to retail or wholesale customers.
Content Management Systems (CMS)
Imagine being able to update your own website any time you like — promote special offers, update your calendar of events, change pricing, upload articles, add photos, or create new pages.
A CMS makes all of this easy. Your new website will be built in WordPress, one of the most widely-used and well-supported content management systems in the world. If you require another platform, we can also provide quotes for Joomla, Drupal, Dot Net Nuke, and other leading open-source CMS options.
Online Stores and E-Commerce
Whether you are selling to retail customers (B2C) or wholesale buyers (B2B), Blue Platypus offers affordable, custom e-commerce solutions. We can integrate your preferred payment gateway or connect your PayPal account.
Blog Websites
For businesses with a lot to say, a blog website offers the perfect, cost-effective solution. Modern blog websites look just as polished and professional as traditional HTML websites — without the technical complexity.
Built on WordPress, a blog website gives you virtually unlimited content management capability. You can add pages, publish articles, and keep your site fresh and up to date — all without needing a developer.
Getting Started
Getting a new website doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. Blue Platypus keeps the process straightforward, with clear pricing and guidance at every stage.
Contact us today for a free phone consultation and find out which website solution is the right fit for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a website professional rather than amateur?
Clarity about who it is for and what it wants them to do, before anything visual. The common failures on DIY sites are not ugly design — they are unclear messaging, no obvious next step, and slow loading on a phone.
How much does a professional website cost?
Websites start at $1,490 +GST for a single-page site and $2,950 +GST for a template-based startup site. Most business websites land between $4,500 and $7,950 +GST, with e-commerce from $9,990 +GST.
Do I need a content management system?
If you want to update the site yourself, yes — and almost everyone eventually does. We build on WordPress, which lets you edit text and images without a developer while still allowing custom design underneath.
Should I use a website builder like Wix or Squarespace instead?
They are reasonable for a simple brochure site if budget is the binding constraint. The trade-offs appear later: less control over technical SEO, harder migration if you outgrow them, and templates that constrain how you present anything unusual about your business.
