Question 1

How long does a project take?

Accepted Answer

Most sites go from kickoff call to launch in three to five weeks. Brand identity work or larger builds add time, and you get a concrete schedule before anything is signed.

Question 2

What does working together look like?

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One focused sprint: a strategy call to define the job your site has to do, an original design you review in your browser, then a hand-built launch with weekly check-ins throughout.

Question 3

Can I edit the site myself after launch?

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Yes. Work entries, logos, and testimonials are editable through a simple admin — no developer required for the day-to-day changes that actually come up.

Question 4

What does it cost?

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Fixed-price packages, listed openly on this page. You pick a scope, the price does not move, and anything custom gets a written quote before work starts.

Question 5

What happens after launch?

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Every project includes a care window for fixes and tweaks. After that you can keep a support plan, or take the keys — the site is yours either way.

Question 6

Can I hire a freelance web developer from the Philippines for my Australian business?

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Yes — and it's increasingly common. I work with Australian small businesses and agencies regularly. The Philippines is one of Australia's top technology outsourcing markets: English is an official language, the timezone gap to AEST is only 2 hours (UTC+8 vs UTC+10), and Australian companies save 50–70% compared to hiring locally. You get a clear contract, milestone payments, and the same communication cadence you'd have with a local hire — just at a fraction of the cost.

Question 7

How much does a website cost compared to an Australian agency?

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An Australian digital agency typically quotes AUD $5,000–$30,000 for a business website. I deliver the same outcome — a custom Next.js or WordPress site, live-hosted, SEO-ready, mobile-first — at AUD $1,200–$6,000 depending on scope. The savings come from lower overhead in the Philippines, not from lower quality of work: I use the same modern stack (Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind) as any Australian agency. A rough guide: a 5-page marketing site AUD $1,200–$2,500; an e-commerce build AUD $3,000–$6,000.

Question 8

What is the time zone difference between the Philippines and Australia?

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The Philippines (UTC+8) is 2 hours behind Australian Eastern time (AEST, UTC+10) and 4 hours behind New Zealand (NZST, UTC+12). In practice this means we have a genuine overlap: if you start your workday at 9am AEST, it's already 7am for me — and I work 8am–6pm Manila time. For AU clients, same-day communication is the norm, not the exception. For NZ clients, morning messages typically get replies within 2–3 hours. I also accommodate a weekly video call at a time that suits your schedule.

Question 9

Do Australian businesses need to pay GST when hiring an overseas freelancer?

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No. Under Australian GST rules, services supplied by a foreign business to an Australian GST-registered business are "imported services" — the supply is not subject to GST when it is consumed in Australia by a business (reverse-charge applies if you are GST-registered). For the vast majority of SMBs hiring me, you simply invoice the payment as a business expense; GST does not apply on my side. I recommend confirming with your accountant for your specific situation, as rules differ for sole traders vs registered companies. I provide a professional invoice in USD or AUD on request.

Question 10

How do Australian and New Zealand clients pay you?

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The easiest options are Wise (bank-level AUD/NZD transfers at real exchange rates — low fees), PayPal, or direct international bank transfer (SWIFT). I invoice in AUD, NZD, or USD — whichever is simplest for your accounting. Typically I work on a 50% deposit, 50% on delivery for fixed-scope projects, or weekly for retainer work. There are no hidden currency conversion fees on your side when using Wise or Stripe.

Question 11

What communication and project management should I expect?

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Every project starts with a scoping call (30 minutes, video via Zoom or Google Meet). From there I work in clear milestones with a shared Notion board or Linear tracker, weekly video check-ins, and daily Slack availability during PH business hours (which overlap with AU mornings). You receive a staging link after each milestone so you can review in a real browser, not screenshots. I have built 20+ sites for international clients — the communication workflow is refined, not improvised.

Question 12

Do you have experience with Australian clients or Australian websites?

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Yes. I have built websites for Australian businesses across e-commerce, professional services, and SaaS. Typical work includes custom Next.js marketing sites, Shopify storefronts optimised for AU search, and WordPress rebuilds migrated to modern performance standards. I understand the AU market context: local SEO for suburb-level targeting, schema for Australian service businesses, and content that converts AU buyers — not just generates traffic.

Question 13

Is it risky to hire a developer overseas for my Australian business?

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The main risks — miscommunication, no accountability, disappearing mid-project — are eliminated by how I structure projects: a signed contract, milestone-based payments (you never pay for work you haven't seen), a staging environment you can access throughout, and a clear handover process at the end. I use GitHub for all code (you own the repository), and every project ships with documentation. The only real risk is a poor fit on scope — which is why the first call is free and non-committal.

Question 14

Can you build websites for New Zealand businesses?

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Yes. I work with NZ businesses on the same terms as Australian clients — NZD invoicing available, NZ-specific SEO (targeting .nz domains, NZ Google results, NZ-based schema markup), and familiarity with the NZ business context. The timezone gap (UTC+8 vs UTC+12) means same-day replies for morning NZ messages. Popular NZ requests include Shopify stores, local service business sites, and WordPress-to-Next.js migrations.

Question 15

What is the hourly rate for a freelance web developer in Australia vs hiring offshore?

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Australian freelance web developers typically charge AUD $80–$150 per hour (source: SEEK 2025 salary data). A mid-level agency bills AUD $150–$250/hr inclusive of overhead. I charge the equivalent of AUD $35–$60/hr depending on project complexity — roughly 50–60% below the local Australian market rate. For a 40-hour project, that difference is AUD $1,800–$3,600 saved while receiving the same modern stack (Next.js, TypeScript, React) and the same SEO-first build process.

Question 16

Do you handle SEO for Australian websites specifically?

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Yes — Australian SEO has specific requirements: targeting Google.com.au and Google.co.nz results, using LocalBusiness schema with Australian service areas, suburb-level keyword targeting for service businesses, and building citations on AU directories (Yellow Pages AU, TrueLocal, Hotfrog). I handle technical SEO (Core Web Vitals, schema markup, structured data) and on-page SEO as part of the build — not as a separate retainer. If you also want ongoing content or link-building, I can quote separately.

Question 17

How long does it take to build a website for an Australian business?

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A 5–8 page marketing site takes 2–3 weeks from signed contract to launch. An e-commerce store or custom web app takes 4–8 weeks. The biggest delay in any project is content — if you have copy and images ready on day one, projects routinely ship 30–40% faster than the estimate. I provide a content checklist upfront so you can prepare in parallel while I work on the framework. Rush delivery (within 5 business days) is available for a scope-appropriate surcharge — ask on the discovery call.

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