Website Design

Websites that work as hard as you do

Simple yet stunning design, built for performance and results.

We create fast, mobile-first websites that look incredible on every device. Whether you need hands-on control with WordPress or a fully managed custom-coded solution, we build websites that convert visitors into customers. Based in the Adelaide Hills and serving businesses across Australia since 2008.

Two ways to build

Choose the approach that suits your business

Every business is different. That's why we offer two distinct ways to build your website.

Self-Managed

WordPress + Bricks Builder

Perfect for businesses that want hands-on control over their website. Built on WordPress with the powerful Bricks visual page builder, giving you an intuitive drag-and-drop interface to manage your own content, create new pages, and adjust layouts without needing a developer. WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, so you're in good company — and you'll never be locked into a proprietary platform.

  • Visual drag-and-drop page builder
  • Edit content, layouts, and pages yourself
  • Thousands of WordPress plugins available
  • Familiar WordPress dashboard
  • Great for blogs and content-heavy sites
  • Ongoing support available via our Care Plans
Fully Managed Premium

Custom-Built Website

For businesses that want the absolute best performance without lifting a finger. We hand-code your website from the ground up using modern frameworks — no page builder overhead, no database queries, no bloat, just pure speed. The result is a site that scores perfectly on Google Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals. We handle every update and content change, so you can focus entirely on running your business while we take care of the technical side.

  • Hand-coded for maximum performance
  • Perfect Lighthouse & Core Web Vitals scores
  • No page builder overhead or plugin bloat
  • Ultra-fast static architecture
  • Every change handled by our team
  • Enterprise-grade security by default

Our approach

Web design best practices, every time

Every website we build follows the same core principles.

Mobile-First Design

Every pixel is designed for mobile first, then scaled up to tablets and desktops. With over 60% of Australian web traffic coming from mobile devices, we ensure your site delivers a seamless experience on every screen size — fast load times, touch-friendly navigation, and readable text without pinching or zooming.

Lightning Performance

Speed isn't optional — it directly impacts your search rankings and conversion rates. We optimise every image, minimise code, leverage browser caching, and use modern compression techniques to ensure your site loads in under 2 seconds. Slow websites lose visitors and sales, so we treat performance as a core feature, not an afterthought.

SEO Foundation

Built-in technical SEO from day one. Every site includes semantic HTML, structured data markup, optimised meta titles and descriptions, XML sitemaps, robots.txt configuration, and fast load times. We also connect your site to Google Search Console and ensure it's indexed properly, giving you a strong foundation to build your organic search presence.

Accessible by Default

We follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines to ensure your website is usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. This means proper colour contrast, keyboard navigation support, screen reader compatibility, descriptive alt text for images, and clear heading hierarchy. Accessibility isn't just the right thing to do — it's also a legal consideration under Australia's Disability Discrimination Act.

Conversion Focused

Beautiful design means nothing without results. Every layout decision is guided by user behaviour and conversion best practices — strategic call-to-action placement, clear visual hierarchy, trust signals, and intuitive navigation that guides visitors toward taking action. We design with your business goals in mind, not just aesthetics.

Ongoing Partnership

We don't disappear after launch. Our Website Care Plans keep your site secure, updated, and continuously improving with regular software updates, security monitoring, backups, and hands-on support. You'll always have a direct line to our team — no ticket systems, no waiting in a queue. Just real, personal support from the person who built your site.

What you get

Built to impress, designed to perform

Every website we deliver is crafted with care, precision, and purpose.

Stunning Design, Zero Compromise

We don't do templates. Every website is designed from scratch to reflect your brand, engage your audience, and stand out from the competition. Simple, clean, and purposeful — design that gets out of the way and lets your content shine. We take the time to understand your business, your customers, and your goals before a single pixel is placed. The result is a website that feels authentically yours and gives visitors a reason to stay, explore, and take action.

Bricks Builder

WordPress Expertise

We're experts in building with WordPress and the Bricks page builder. Bricks gives you a modern, fast visual builder without the bloat of traditional page builders like Elementor or Divi. You get a beautiful site that you can actually manage yourself — no developer needed for day-to-day content updates, new pages, or layout adjustments. We also provide a hands-on training session after launch so you feel confident making changes from day one.

  • Clean, optimised Bricks Builder setup
  • Custom design — not a modified theme
  • Training provided so you're confident making changes
  • Compatible with all major WordPress plugins
Premium

Custom-Built for Performance

When performance is everything, our custom-built websites deliver. Hand-coded with modern web technologies, these sites are impossibly fast, incredibly secure, and completely maintenance-free on your end. Perfect for businesses that want a premium digital presence without the overhead.

  • Sub-second page loads
  • 100/100 Lighthouse scores achievable
  • Zero database dependencies
  • Fully managed — we handle all content updates
  • Static deployment for maximum uptime

What clients say

Trusted by businesses across Australia

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"Ryan is an absolute ace at what he does! Whether it's web design, website management, or performance, Ryan is a versatile of jack-of-all-trades when it comes to everything web development. He's sup..."

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Aleczander Bryan Gamboa
3 weeks ago
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"Highly recommend Furtzdesign. I’ve worked with Ryan for years and he’s done an amazing job maintaining and improving the company website. He’s reliable, easy to work with and always delivers great ..."

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Renay Lotz
a month ago
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"We recently had a website built for Mt Barker Joinery and we couldn’t be happier with the result. The whole process was smooth and professional from start to finish. Furtzdesigns really understood ..."

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Zeanna Rirtz
a month ago
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"Ryan recently completed a full rebuild of my website and I couldn’t be happier with the result. From start to finish he was professional, responsive and easy to work with. He took the time to under..."

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Michael Bell
a month ago
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"We have had the pleasure of working with Ryan for a few years now, collaborating on significant website migration and new website development projects. In addition to his excellent management of ou..."

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akanksha agrawal
2 years ago
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"Ryan did a brilliant job at fine-tuning all the design elements across our website, developing creative solutions to tricky challenges, and communicating constantly throughout the project. He offer..."

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Paul Zubrinich
3 years ago

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Most websites take between 6–10 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on the size and complexity of the project. Custom-coded sites and WordPress builds follow a similar timeline. The process starts with a discovery phase where we learn about your business, followed by design mockups, development, content integration, testing, and finally launch. We'll give you a clear schedule during the planning phase so you always know what's happening and when.

A custom-coded website is hand-built for maximum speed and performance — there's no page builder overhead, no database, and no plugins to manage. We handle all updates for you, so you never have to worry about maintenance. A WordPress site gives you hands-on control with a visual page builder (Bricks), so you can edit content, add pages, and make layout changes yourself without needing a developer. Both options are built to the same design standard, are fully responsive, and include SEO best practices. The right choice depends on how involved you want to be in day-to-day content management.

Yes, we'll need your copy, photos, and branding assets before we begin the build. We provide a content checklist to make this process easy, and we can guide you on what's needed for each page — including recommended word counts, image sizes, and calls to action. We can also offer copywriting recommendations and connect you with professional photographers if needed. The content itself comes from you because you know your business best.

Absolutely. Every website we build is mobile-first, meaning we design for phones and tablets first, then scale up to desktop. Over 60% of web traffic in Australia comes from mobile devices, so a mobile-friendly website isn't optional — it's essential. We test across multiple devices, screen sizes, and browsers to make sure your site looks and performs great everywhere. Google also uses mobile-first indexing, so a well-optimised mobile experience directly impacts your search rankings.

If you choose WordPress + Bricks Builder, yes. You'll have full control to edit pages, add content, and make changes through an intuitive visual editor — no coding knowledge required. We also provide a training session after launch so you feel confident making changes on your own. For custom-coded sites, all changes are handled by our team to ensure nothing breaks and performance stays optimal. Either way, you'll never be left without support.

Every project is different, so we provide custom quotes based on your specific requirements. Pricing depends on factors like the number of pages, complexity of features, and whether you choose WordPress or a custom-coded build. We are transparent about pricing from the start with no hidden fees or surprises. Get in touch and we will give you a clear estimate based on your needs.

Regardless of which build option you choose, every website includes responsive design across all devices, foundational SEO setup (meta tags, structured data, sitemap, robots.txt), Google Analytics integration, an SSL certificate for security, basic accessibility compliance, image optimisation, and a post-launch training session. We also set up your Google Business Profile connection and ensure your site is submitted to search engines so you're discoverable from day one.

Yes — we don't disappear after your site goes live. We offer Website Care Plans that cover software updates, security monitoring, backups, performance checks, and hands-on support time for content changes and tweaks. Most of our clients stay on a care plan because it gives them peace of mind and a direct line to our team whenever they need help. You can learn more on our Website Care page.

Ready to build something incredible?

Your website is just the beginning. Let's talk about your project — and how we can grow your business long-term.