Top 5 Mistakes SMEs Make When Building a Website (And How to Avoid Them)

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Building a website for your business can feel daunting, and mistakes can cost time and money. From DIY disasters to hidden fees, many Australian SMEs struggle to get online. SmartWebPros $2,600 package avoids these pitfalls, delivering a professional site in 5 days. Here are the top five mistakes and how we help you dodge them.

1. Skipping Mobile-Friendly Design

With 91% of customers browsing on phones (WordStream, 2025), a non-mobile-friendly site drives customers away. Our $2,600 package includes responsive design, ensuring your site looks great on any device, whether for a Perth café or Brisbane landscaper.

2. Ignoring SEO

No SEO means no Google visibility. Many SMEs skip optimization, missing out on 49% of ROI from organic search (WordStream, 2025). Our $2,600 package includes basic SEO, and our $600 add-on boosts rankings for terms like “carpenter Sydney.” Learn more in our free guide at smartwebpro.com.au/free-guide.

3. Falling for DIY Trap

DIY platforms like Wix seem cheap but lack customization and hide costs. DIY is only cheaper if you don’t value your time. If you are managing a business, you will be far better off concentrating on your own area of expertise and leave website creation to experts. Your business will benefit from the outsourced solution for a new site.

4. Hidden Costs

Free platforms often surprise SMEs with fees for domains, hosting, or features. SmartWebPro’s
pricing is a transparent $2,600 base, with optional $72 email, $20 domain, or $600 SEO. You
know exactly what you’re paying for.

5. No Maintenance Plan

Without updates, websites can break or become outdated. Our $99/month payment
keeps your site secure and current. For example, a Melbourne cafés site, built by
SmartWebPro, saw 20% more bookings after consistent updates and SEO tweaks

Boost Your Rankings: Get found on Google! Start with our SEO package at smartwebpro.com.au/contact.

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