Website Design
Custom, mobile-first design for your business — not a generic template. Built to look sharp and load fast on every device.
Available for freelance work
— FREELANCE WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT · MELBOURNE, VIC
A website that looks great and works as hard as you do.
I'm Subesh Thapa — a freelance web designer and developer. No account managers, no agency mark-up. You work directly with the person designing and building your site, start to finish.
2+
Years experience
15+
Websites built
3
Platforms — WP, Shopify, Squarespace, AI
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Website Design
Custom, mobile-first design
Web Development
Fast, scalable builds
— ABOUT
I design and build websites myself — not a twelve-person agency team.
I've designed and built 15+ websites for small businesses across Melbourne and Victoria — on WordPress, Shopify and fully custom builds. I handle the design, the build, the content upload and the launch myself.
Most small businesses don't need a big agency retainer for a website. They need someone who can design it properly, build it fast, and still be around to help when something needs changing six months later.
| Typical web agency | Working with me |
|---|---|
| Account manager relays updates | You message me directly |
| $3,000–$10,000+ website builds | Fixed-price packages from $1,500 |
| Long timelines, multiple handoffs | One person: design, build & launch |
| Locked into ongoing retainers | No lock-in, simple maintenance options |
— WHAT I DO
Everything you need to get a website live and working
Every service below is work I do myself. No handoffs, no subcontracted juniors.
Web Development
Full builds on WordPress, Shopify or from scratch — contact forms, bookings, e-commerce and any custom functionality you need.
WordPress CMS
A WordPress site set up so you can update text, images and blog posts yourself — no developer needed for everyday changes.
Shopify Websites
Shopify store setup, theme customisation and product page builds for businesses ready to sell online.
Squarespace Websites
Clean, on-brand Squarespace builds for businesses that want a polished site they can also edit themselves.
AI Website Design
A faster, more affordable website build using Claude AI — the same way this site was built — with every page reviewed and refined by me.
Website Management
Ongoing support after launch — updates, backups, security monitoring and small content changes, so your site keeps running smoothly.
— WHERE I WORK
Serving small businesses across Australia
Melbourne
CBD and inner suburbs — cafes, retail and professional services.
View page →Sydney
Sydney CBD and surrounds — remote-friendly web design and development.
View page →Hobart, TAS
Hobart and Tasmania — budget-friendly websites for local businesses.
View page →Geelong
Geelong and the Bellarine — tradies, retailers and regional businesses.
View page →Truganina
Western growth corridor — new and growing local businesses.
View page →Essendon
Melbourne's inner north-west — established local businesses.
View page →Caroline Springs
Western suburbs — family businesses and local services.
View page →Footscray
Melbourne's inner west — cafes, creatives and community groups.
View page →— RECENT WORK
Web design portfolio
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Elance Digital Media
Full site build with a unique visual system across web and mobile.
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Hamasteel
Industrial brand site rebuilt for speed, clarity and lead generation.
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Fyre Digital
Full site build for a digital marketing agency, with services, case studies and lead-gen forms.
— FROM CLIENTS
In their own words
★★★★★
"Subesh is a skilled web designer with a focus on creating visually appealing, user-friendly websites. He consistently delivers high-quality results."
★★★★★
"Subesh was fast, professional and easy to communicate with throughout the whole build. Exactly what we needed."
— PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing
A budget-friendly freelancer alternative to agency pricing. One-off project pricing — custom quotes available for bigger projects.
BASIC
$1,500 one-off
A clean, professional website to get your business online.
- 5-page custom website
- Blog setup included
- Standard responsive design
- Mobile-friendly & fast-loading
- Basic on-page setup
- 2 rounds of revisions
Most popular
ADVANCE
$2,000 one-off
A more tailored design with extra pages and features.
- Up to 8 pages
- Blog setup + first 2 posts written
- Custom design, not template-based
- Contact form + Google Maps integration
- Basic on-page SEO setup
- 3 rounds of revisions + 30 days support
PREMIUM
$3,000 one-off
A fully custom site with advanced features for growing businesses.
- Up to 12 pages
- Blog setup + first 4 posts written
- Fully custom design & animations
- Bookings, e-commerce ready, integrations
- Priority support
- 60 days post-launch support
All prices in AUD. One-off project pricing — ongoing maintenance plans available separately. Not sure which fits? Get in touch.
— FAQ
Common questions
Yes. I regularly work with clients in Geelong, Truganina, Essendon, Caroline Springs, Footscray and across Victoria — everything is handled remotely by phone, email and video call.
Design, build, content upload and a working, mobile-friendly website on launch. See the pricing table above for what's included in each package.
A Basic package typically takes 2–3 weeks once I have your content. Advance and Premium builds usually take 3–5 weeks depending on scope and revisions.
Yes. The website, domain and hosting (if set up through me) are all yours. There's no lock-in contract.
— FROM THE BLOG
Guides for choosing a web designer and building your website
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Budget-Friendly Web Design: Get a Pro Website Without Overpaying
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