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Base Build (Standard) Website

Don't Know Where To Start?

Ask yourself: What do I want my website to achieve?
Most clients simply want a professional online presence with a contact form—and to rank on page one of Google. If that sounds like you, our Base Build is exactly what you need.

We’ve built hundreds of websites for businesses of all shapes and sizes, and through that experience we’ve distilled every project down to its essential components. The result is our Base Build: a single, comprehensive package that delivers everything a business needs for a professional, fully functional online presence—an ideal foundation you can rely on now, and a solid framework to expand on if required or when you’re ready.

One-Page vs Base Build: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Not all websites are created equal. Depending on your goals, budget and growth plans, you’ll want to choose the format that delivers the best bang for your buck—and the smoothest experience for your customers. Here’s a quick breakdown:

One-Page (Micro-Business) Website

The lean, mean, scrolling machine.

This is a single, scrolling page that houses all your content: hero banner, services, about, contact form, etc.

Advantages:

  • Speed to Market: Quicker to build and launch—ideal if you need to go live fast.
  • Budget-Friendly: Lower cost—perfect if you’ve got a tighter spend or only a handful of key messages.
  • Mobile-First Workflow: Visitors tap and scroll, not click through menus.

Disadvantages:

  • Growth Limits: Adding new sections or services can feel cramped all on one page.
  • SEO Constraints: You’re optimising one URL only, which can limit keyword reach.
  • Content Overload: If you’ve got lots of diverse content, it can feel overwhelming on one page.

Base Build (Multi-Page) Website

Built for growth and SEO.

This is a foundation site with multiple dedicated pages (Home, About, Services, Blog, Contact, etc.).

Advantages:

  • Scalable Structure: Easily add services, blog posts, galleries or an online store.
  • SEO Powerhouse: Each page targets different keywords—more chances to rank.
  • Structured Navigation: Visitors find exactly what they need with clear menus.

Disadvantages:

  • Higher Investment: More pages mean more design & development hours.
  • Longer Turnaround: Building and testing multiple pages takes longer than a one-pager.
  • Ongoing Maintenance: More pages to update, back up and tweak over time.

Which Should You Choose?

  • Go One-Page if you need a slick, budget-friendly presence that goes live fast and won’t expand soon.
  • Go Base Build if you’ve got plenty to say, expect growth or need serious SEO firepower.

FAQs

Q: Can I upgrade to a Base Build if I start with a One-Page website?

Yes—you’re in luck! Both options use the same underlying system and framework, so upgrading is straightforward.

We’ll need to:

  1. Restructure the navigation into a multi-page setup
  2. Design and format your new pages
  3. Tweak the overall layout

This extra work will add a bit of cost (and you’ll need to allocate support-package hours for the upgrade), but you won’t have to start from scratch.

Q: What makes the Base Build (Multi-Page) Website a smart investment?

A: It’s built for growth from the start, SEO and future-proofing your online presence:

  • Scalable Structure: Start with core pages (Home, About, Services) and add blog posts, galleries or an online store whenever you’re ready.
  • SEO Powerhouse: Multiple pages let you target different keywords—Google rewards depth and relevancy.
  • Crystal-Clear Navigation: Visitors find exactly what they need without endless scrolling.

What you’re getting:

  • A robust platform that grows as your business does
  • Peace of mind—no full rebuild when you decide to expand
  • Better ROI—spend a little more now, save big on future upgrades
Q: When is a One-Page (Micro-Business) Website right for me, and what are its limitations?

A: It’s quick, lean and lovely—ideal if you:

  • Need to launch quicker
  • Have one or two core messages and a tighter budget

Why you might outgrow it:

  • New services or sections get squeezed into the same page
  • SEO reach is capped by that single URL
  • Your story can feel cramped on one continuous scroll
Keeping it Simple...

What’s Included with Your Base Build Website?

Unique Design Layout

We don’t just fit your business into a pre-made template. At DP Web Design, we create websites as individual as your business itself.

Our designs are guided by your existing logo, company colours, and style guides. If you don’t have these yet, we can help develop a fresh look and feel for you.
The layout is usually selected with input from both you and our team, and then tailored with your branding, colours, and images to create a site that’s truly original.

Structured Home Page and Feature Banner

Your home page will showcase key messages and CTAs (Call to Action), with a hero banner that can be static or animated for impact.

Stock Images Included

The best websites use personalised, professional photos to connect your customers with your business. But when that’s not possible, we can supply carefully selected, fully licensed stock images to bring your site to life — at no extra charge.

5 to 10 Pages of Information

We don’t set strict limits on page numbers, but for most small businesses, 5 to 10 pages is usually the perfect fit. Typical pages include Home, About Us, Services, Clients, and Contact Us — enough to give visitors a clear picture of who you are and what you offer.

Having a multi-page website (rather than just one long page) also gives you more content, more headings, and more metadata — all important factors that help your website rank better on Google. Content is king!

Note: If your website needs significantly more pages, we’ll simply adjust your quote to suit.

Website Populated with Your Images and Copy

We’ll add your content and images for you. If you don’t have images, we can supply quality stock photos at no extra charge.

Need help with wording? Provide a rough outline and we’ll polish your copy with AI (ChatGPT), or include a professional copywriter or custom photography in your quote.

Contact Form

Your website will include a simple contact or call-to-action form, typically with fields for name, email, subject, and message. All forms are protected by Google reCAPTCHA to help prevent spam. Form submissions are emailed to both you and your client, and also securely stored on your website for easy access later.

Easily Manage Your Content with a Drag-and-Drop Builder

You can update your site yourself via YOOtheme PRO’s drag-and-drop builder (powered by YOOtheme PRO) or leave it to us via our support packages.

Base SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

We’ll help you refine your keywords and phrases to improve your website’s visibility. This includes adding keywords and descriptions to your meta tags, and applying best SEO practices across titles, menus, images, and more. You simply provide a list of words or phrases that best represent your business, and we’ll fine-tune them for you.

Note: Base SEO setup is included, but first-page rankings on Google require a dedicated SEO service.

Social Bookmarks / Links

If you have social pages then we'll link your website to them all.

Fully Responsive Design

Your website will look great on mobiles, tablets, and desktops.

Google Analytics and Tracking Integration

We’ll set up Google Analytics and Search Console for you and connect them to your website — so when you’re ready to dive into SEO or Google Ads, the foundations are already in place. If you already have existing accounts, we’ll add the correct tracking codes to your site. This also includes integrating your Facebook Pixel or any other tracking codes you need.

Site Usability Support

Every new website comes with a dedicated Client Area, only accessible once you log in. Inside, you’ll find easy-to-follow video tutorials showing you exactly how to edit and maintain your website. It’s a simple, stress-free way to learn at your own pace — and of course, if you ever need extra help, we’re just a call or email away.

Domain, hosting setup for website

Whether you’re hosting with us or using another provider, we’ll make sure your hosting environment is properly configured and optimised to run your website smoothly.

DP Web Design
Base Build Website

Starting at...

Single

1/3 deposit, final payment on delivery totalling

$3,300

Monthly

12 monthly payments of

$280

(Total: $3,360)
  • Completion time: 2-4 weeks (avg.)

Base Build with Extra Content: Our standard Base Build plus additional content support for sites with extensive page content or complex formatting. Extra fees start at $110 and vary based on the volume and formatting requirements.

Let's get a little more technical...

Built Using Joomla (CMS) Framework

Your site will be built using the popular Content Management System "Joomla". You will be able to create or update menu titles and page text and information yourself with ease.

What is Joomla?

Joomla is a highly advanced and versatile content management system (CMS). What does this mean in layman's terms? Simply, it's the shell of a website and we add in your content. In your case the content is your business information. This platform is perfect if your website will contain a large amount of content and menus that you would like to edit and maintain yourself without paying a designer for updating fees. If you want to have full control of your site and cut down your ongoing updating cost, then this system is the best for you!

Q: What does CMS mean?
A: Content Management System.

Q: I'm familiar with Wordpress, can you build a Wordpress site?
A: Yes, they are both different versions of a CMS. We prefer Joomla simply because it is a more advanced versatile system. 

Easy to Edit...

YOOtheme Pro Page Builder (Live Editor)

Edit your site content using YOOtheme Pro Page Builder. YOOtheme Pro is the most powerful theme and page builder for Joomla. Organize content with drag & drop, create responsive grid layouts, add content elements on the Fly and much more.

Joomla uses "Extensions, Components & Modules" for advanced functionality on your site.

REMEMBER! You can always add advanced functionality to any Joomla site as your business grows.

What are Extensions, Components & Modules?

Joomla also offers almost 9,000 extensions, these extensions either free or commercial enhance your site in many ways best suited to your business needs. In fact, this site itself is built using the Joomla system with various plug-ins handling functions like:
  • Member & client areas
  • Automatic invoicing systems
  • Online credit card payments
  • File download/upload handlers
  • Portfolio presentations
  • Photo & image album & slide show presentations
  • Support ticketing
  • Calendar systems
  • Shopping carts
  • www.extensions.joomla.org (find more extensions here)

What goes on behind the scenes of a Base Build?

  • Designer & client consultation via email or phone, or if you're located in Townsville, feel free to pop around for a face to face meeting during site development & pre-development
  • Testing site for cross browser compatibility (All popular** browsers & versions Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, iPad & iPhone*)
  • Testing site in different screen resolutions (HD screens to mobile devices)
  • Testing site on different operating systems (Mac, PC, iPod & iPhone*)
  • Basic Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • We have a 50 step checklist to make sure your site is built to the best possible standard
** DP Web Design develops for popular browsers & mobile devices. You can view statistics here:
Need more than just a Base Build Website?

Advanced Websites and Specialised Features

Ask yourself these questions:
  • Do you require more functionality from your website to keep your growing business running smoothly?
  • Do you need specialised programming for your site that is unique to your business needs?
  • Do you need an eCommerce solution?

  • Do you want to manage members and users using your website?
  • Do you have requirements that exceed the standard presentation website?
then... Enough with the questions!
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