The Struggle of Getting Online
Starting a small business in Brisbane has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done, but getting a website built? That felt like a whole different challenge.
I run a small home-based art print business. I sell from local markets and have a lot of word-of-mouth trade. So more and more people were saying to me, “Do you have a website?” And each time I replied that I didn’t, I felt like I was losing out.
I wanted a site to look tidy and professional, but as a small business with minimal funds, I hadn’t had thousands to spend.
Looking for a Brisbane Web Designer
I began to look around for Brisbane designers. $1,000 was the minimum quote most people gave me — for a little site. Some of them wanted extra to make it mobile-compatible, others to ask for a monthly recurring fee, and some refused to even offer me quotes initially.
I was close to giving up, until I found Xela Designs.
Finding Xela Designs and Flora
In looking for cheap website designers Brisbane, I found xeladesigns.com. They were selling full, custom websites for as low as $300. My first reaction was, there’s a typo here. But the site was open, honest, and professional.
I contacted via the contact form and received a response from Flora, the designer at Xela Designs. Right from my first email exchange with her, I was confident that I was in safe hands. She was prompt, courteous, and interested to know what I was doing.
What I Got for $300
Flora provided an easy $300 option with no technical language and no charges behind the scenes. I explained to her what I wanted, something beautiful and straightforward that could display my artwork, connect customers with me, and link to Instagram.
My site was up in a matter of days and it was beautiful.
For $300, Flora provided me with:
- A beautiful, branded front page
- A product gallery where I could show off my prints
- A contact form integrated right in
- Mobile-friendly styling for any device
- Branding and social media links that fit my aesthetic
It was professional in appearance, loaded quickly, and was client-friendly. And it was all built just the way I desired, with precision and detail.
Since I’ve opened my site, I’ve gotten more questions, built up my following, and even have made a few interstate sales from clients. My business is taken more seriously now that I really do have an online presence. It’s really one of the best things that I’ve ever spent money on.
Why You Should Consider Xela Designs
If you are a Brisbane small business owner seeking an affordable, professional website, I highly recommend Xela Designs. Flora offers excellent design at a reasonable price point, and genuinely wants to see small businesses succeed.
In need of a Brisbane website for $300?
Head on over to xeladesigns.com and chat with Flora. She will get your business online, and looking great, and not break your bank.