WordPress Website Design in Melbourne, From $995
Custom WordPress websites you own and can update yourself
How Much Does WordPress Website Design Cost?
At Diverse Website Design, WordPress website design costs $995. That gets you a custom-designed, mobile-responsive WordPress website with onsite SEO set up and a content management system you control, so you can update it yourself, any time.
The only other costs are a domain name ($99 for two years) and, once your free first three months are up, hosting ($15 per month) and an SSL certificate ($99 per year). You are welcome to use your own web host instead.
We are a Melbourne web design business and have built 8,000+ websites since 2013 for businesses across Australia. We are rated 4.9/5 from 390+ reviews on Google and Trustpilot. If you are comparing prices, read our guide to how much a website costs in Australia.
What Is Included in Our WordPress Website Design?
Every WordPress website we build is custom designed for your brand, not a relabelled template, and includes:
- Custom, unique website design
- Mobile-responsive layout that works on phones, tablets and computers
- Easy updates, 24/7, through your own content management system
- Unlimited pages, plus new menus, content editing and deleting
- Image and video uploads
- Your own website blog
- Onsite Google SEO: keywords, title tags and meta descriptions
- Google Search Engine submission
- Contact form and email accounts set up
- Website performance tracking and social media integration
- 3 months of free hosting and a free 3-month SSL certificate
- $100 Google Ads credit
Need to sell online? See our eCommerce website design options, from $1,495.
Why Choose WordPress for Your Business Website?
WordPress is one of the most widely used website platforms in the world, and several of the reasons matter directly to a small business owner.
- You own it. Your website is yours, so you can host it anywhere and move it later if you want to.
- You can edit it yourself. Change text, images and pages without any coding, with a step-by-step user guide if you get stuck.
- It suits SEO. WordPress lets you set page titles, meta descriptions and a clean page structure, and we set up your onsite SEO as part of the build.
- It grows with you. You can add pages, a blog or an online store later without starting again.
- You are not locked in. There is no lock-in contract, and plenty of developers can work on a WordPress site if your needs change.
WordPress Website Costs at a Glance
| What | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Website design and build | $995 | Custom WordPress design and everything listed above |
| Domain name | $99 for 2 years | Not needed if you already own one |
| Hosting | Free for 3 months, then $15 per month | Or use any web host you prefer |
| SSL certificate | Free for 3 months, then $99 per year | Keeps your site secure (https) |
| Lock-in contract | None | You own your website outright |
Example first year using our domain, hosting and SSL: $995 + $99 + $135 (9 months of hosting) + $99 = about $1,328. Prices last updated 15 October 2026.
How Can We Build WordPress Websites for $995?
It is a fair question: cheap web design has a bad reputation, and often for good reason. Here is how we keep the price low without cutting the parts that matter.
In-house Australian team
Every website is designed and built by our in-house team, not outsourced offshore or handed to freelancers.
A refined, repeatable process
After 8,000+ websites, we have streamlined how we build, so there is less wasted time. We pass that saving on as a lower price, not lower quality.
No bloated extras
We include what helps you get found and get customers: SEO setup, mobile responsiveness and a CMS you control, without upselling features most small businesses never use.
Clear, fixed pricing
The build fee is a fixed $995 and every other cost is listed above. There are no lock-in contracts once your site is live. Read what clients say on our reviews page, or get a free quote.
WordPress Websites We Have Built
Here are three WordPress websites we have built. Each one is custom designed for the business it represents, and every site is mobile responsive.
See more of our work in the portfolio, or get a free WordPress quote and tell us what you would like built.
WordPress Developers in Melbourne
Looking for a WordPress developer in Melbourne? Our team works from our Melbourne office at 194 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, and you can meet us in person or work online and by phone. Since 2013 we have built more than 8,000 websites for Australian businesses, and we are rated 4.9/5 from 390+ reviews on Google and Trustpilot.
Our WordPress web design costs $995 and includes a custom design, a mobile responsive layout, onsite Google SEO and a content management system so you can update your site yourself. If you need an online store, our eCommerce website costs $1,495. See our Melbourne web design services, meet our website designers and website developers, read our guide to how much a website costs in Australia, or see all of our web design service areas across Australia.
WordPress or a Website Builder Like Wix or Squarespace?
Website builders such as Wix and Squarespace rent you a platform. They can be a quick way to get started, but your site lives on their system and you typically keep paying monthly to keep it. A WordPress website is different: you own the website, you can host it with any provider and you can take it with you if you move. For a full breakdown of what else you will pay, read our guide to how much a website costs in Australia.
If you are comparing WordPress website designers, check these before you commit:
- Do you own it? With us you own your website outright and can host it anywhere.
- Is it custom? Ours is designed for your brand, not a relabelled template.
- Can you edit it yourself? You get a content management system and a step-by-step user guide.
- Is SEO set up? Keywords, title tags, meta descriptions and Google submission are included.
- Is the full cost clear? Domain, hosting and SSL prices are listed above.
Who Our WordPress Website Design Suits
Our WordPress website design is built for small businesses, sole traders, startups and community groups that want a professional, easy-to-manage website without an agency-sized budget. We have built sites for plumbers, cafes, dentists, coaches and real estate agents, and you can browse our recent work for examples. We work with businesses in Melbourne and across Australia.
If you need an online store, our eCommerce website design starts at $1,495 and includes uploading your first 10 products. If you need something more tailored, we also build fully custom websites, quoted to suit your project.
How Your WordPress Website Gets Built
Here is how a $995 WordPress website comes together:
- Design (about 2 days): we design your layout for you to approve.
- Build (7 to 10 days): once the design is approved, we build the site and add your content and images so you can see the complete website.
- Test and launch: we test across Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, on Mac and PC, and across every common screen size.
Most projects take about 2 days of design plus 7 to 10 days of build, depending on how quickly we receive your content and feedback. You own your website outright and can host it wherever you like.
We Know You Have Questions
Do you have WordPress developers in Melbourne?
Yes. Our Melbourne office is at 194 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, where you can meet our team in person or work with us online and by phone. We also have offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart.
How much does a WordPress developer cost in Melbourne?
Our WordPress website design costs $995 and includes a custom design, a mobile responsive layout, onsite Google SEO, and a content management system so you can update your site yourself. For a full breakdown, read our guide to how much a website costs in Australia.
Can I meet my WordPress web designer in person?
Yes. You can meet us at one of our offices, or work with us online and by phone from anywhere in Australia. The custom design, the process and the pricing are the same either way.
How much does WordPress website design cost?
Our WordPress website design package costs $995 and includes a custom designed website, mobile responsive layout, onsite Google SEO optimisation, a built-in contact form, business email accounts, social media integration, a built-in blog and your own content management system so you can log in and update your website 24/7. A domain name is $99 for two years. Hosting is free for the first 3 months, then $15 per month, and the SSL certificate is free for 3 months, then $99 per year. You are welcome to use your own web host.
How long does a WordPress website take to build?
Designing the website takes about 2 days. Once the design has been approved, the build takes 7 to 10 days. We then place in your content and images so you can see how the complete website will look. Most projects launch within 2 to 3 weeks, depending on how quickly we receive your content and feedback.
Do I own my WordPress website?
Yes. You have ownership and full control of your website. Unlike providers who lock you into their own platform, you are welcome to host your website with any hosting provider you like. There is no lock-in contract once your site is live.
Can I update my WordPress website myself?
Yes. You can log into your website and change content, images and pages 24/7. You do not need to know any coding, and we provide a step-by-step user guide. If you get stuck, our friendly team is happy to help.
Is a $995 WordPress website built from a template?
No. Every website is custom designed for your brand rather than built from a generic template.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. We can give your website a fresh new design and keep the same domain, emails, content and images. If you are happy with your design and only need tweaks, tell us the changes and we will give you a time frame and a quote. Read more about our website redesign service.
Do you build online stores?
Yes. Our eCommerce website design costs $1,495 and we upload the first 10 products for you. After that you have full control to add more products yourself.
Do you only work with Melbourne businesses?
No. We are based in Melbourne and build websites for businesses all over Australia.
What costs are there after the first 3 months?
After the free period, hosting is $15 per month and the SSL certificate is $99 per year. There is no lock-in contract, and you are welcome to move your website to any web host you prefer.
