CodeMax / Melbourne
Web design for Melbourne small businesses
Your website should make it easy to understand your business and take the next step. CodeMax brings design and development together for Melbourne businesses that need a new website or a clearer, more useful existing one.
Tell us what you needStart with the job your website needs to do
A service business may need phone calls and quote requests; a creative business may need a portfolio that explains its work. Tell us who your customers are, which services matter most and what you want visitors to do. Those decisions guide the page structure, content and contact flow.
Design for the phone in your customer’s hand
Responsive layouts, readable text and clear navigation help visitors use your website across screen sizes. We consider image sizes, form fields and tap targets alongside the visual design. Your content should be available as ordinary page text, with meaningful headings and links.
A redesign starts with your existing content
Share your current website and the pages you want to keep. Existing articles, service URLs and useful images need a migration plan before a replacement goes live. We can discuss page titles, descriptions, internal links and redirects as part of that scope.
What affects the cost of a small business website?
A focused service website and an online shop need different budgets. Page count, copywriting, photography, booking or payment integrations and the condition of an existing website all affect the quote. Separate the initial design and build from domain renewal, hosting, business email, paid software and ongoing support. This makes it easier to compare proposals on the same scope.
A practical brief for your new website
Tell us your main service, the customers you want to reach and the action you want them to take. Include your existing website if you have one, pages you need, examples of designs you like, your budget and any launch deadline. If the budget is limited, prioritise a clear service page, genuine examples of your work and an easy way to request a quote.
Web design in Malvern East, serving Melbourne businesses
CodeMax is based in Malvern East. We work with Melbourne small businesses on new sites and redesigns, combining website structure, visual design and ongoing support. A local service website should explain where you work, what customers can book or request, and how to contact you. Useful local detail matters more than repeating suburb names.
A redesign example: the CodeMax website
Our own redesign pairs a new website and service pages with the existing WordPress blog. Existing articles stay at their original addresses, while the new enquiry form uses a security check before sending email. It is an example of planning around content you already have, rather than discarding it when the design changes.
Questions about web design & development
How much will my website cost?
The scope determines the quote: page count, content preparation, design work, forms, integrations and migration all affect the work involved. Send your goals and budget so we can discuss a practical starting point.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. Share its URL and explain what is not working for your visitors or your business. We can review what to retain, what to improve and how to handle the changeover.
Can you build a website for a tradie or local service business?
Yes. The brief can focus on your services, the areas you actually cover, project photos and quote requests. Tell us if you need click-to-call, booking links or separate pages for different services.
Can I keep my domain and business email?
A redesign can often retain your domain and email setup. We review the current hosting, DNS and email records before planning a change. Tell us who manages each service so the handover can be scoped correctly.
Does a new website include SEO?
Our web design scope can include crawlable pages, descriptive titles, internal links and a sitemap. Content campaigns, local business listings and ongoing reporting are separate work to agree in the quote. A new design alone cannot guarantee a ranking.
Let’s discuss your website.
CodeMax · 1341 Dandenong Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145
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