website design and development southbank
Modern, mobile-first websites for Southbank businesses — built fast, maintained forever.
Congero helps Southbank cafes, retailers, trades and professional services grow online with SEO-ready websites, local search optimisation and unlimited updates — all included in one fixed monthly price.
Why Southbank businesses need a Southbank-focused website
Southbank is one of Melbourne's busiest precincts — riverside foot traffic, tourists at Crown and South Wharf, and a dense mix of apartments and offices. That means your customers are searching "near me" and expecting accurate business hours, menus, or service areas. A generic website won't cut it — your online presence must speak directly to local people and local search signals.
Be found in Southbank searches
We optimise titles, meta descriptions, schema and Google Business Profile so you show up for searches like "plumber Southbank", "Southbank cafe open now" or "commercial electrician near Southbank".
Mobile-first for foot traffic
Most Southbank visitors search on mobile while on the move. We build sites that load fast, show click-to-call buttons, maps to your Southbank address, and clear opening hours.
Local trust & credibility
We include customer testimonials, project galleries and local logos (e.g. "Servicing Southbank since 2019") to build trust with residents, nearby offices and tourists who value social proof.
Track where your Southbank leads come from
Our monthly analytics show which pages and keywords drive visits from Southbank postcodes (3006) and nearby suburbs — so you can double down on what works.
Southbank website design & development services
Everything local businesses need in one predictable monthly plan — design, hosting, updates and local SEO.
Custom local designs
Designs that reflect your Southbank vibe — from modern cafes by the Yarra to professional service firms on Clarendon Street.
Google Business & maps
Claim, optimise and connect your Google Business Profile — essential for Southbank "near me" queries and map listings.
Fast launch
Demo & starter site via WhatsApp in under 60 seconds — perfect for trades and hospitality owners who need to go live fast.
Unlimited updates
Text us changes — update menus, add specials for Southbank events, change prices — we do the work with no extra fees.
Secure hosting & SSL
Fast, secure hosting with SSL and automated backups included — no technical headaches for Southbank business owners.
Monthly analytics
Actionable reports showing visits from Southbank, top pages and lead sources so you can measure growth.
Pricing — simple and predictable
All plans include domain help, hosting, SSL, local SEO basics and unlimited updates. No lock-in contracts.
Starter
- Custom Southbank-ready site
- Local SEO basics
- Unlimited updates
Business
- Multi-page site & galleries
- Priority support
- Advanced local SEO
Pro
- Custom integrations & booking
- Dedicated account manager
- Advanced analytics
All plans include free domain help (we can register or transfer your domain), secure hosting, automated backups, SSL certificate and regular performance monitoring. No hidden fees — just one predictable monthly price that keeps your Southbank website working and converting.
How it works — fast, local, and simple
Start a demo
Local setup
Review & tweak
Grow with data
Southbank case study — Riverside Cafe
"Within 48 hours our new site was live. We doubled walk-in traffic from tourists searching 'cafes near me' and our online bookings increased 35% in the first month." — Riverside Cafe, Southbank
The challenge
Riverside Cafe needed a mobile-first site that surfaced in Southbank and South Wharf searches, showed daily specials and linked to their booking system.
What we did
- Built a fast, responsive site with click-to-call and map
- Optimised Google Business Profile and local schema
- Added daily specials with an easy update flow by text
The result
35% increase in online bookings, more phone leads from tourists and a consistent top-3 ranking for "Southbank cafe" searches.
Frequently asked questions — Southbank
How quickly can you get a Southbank site live?
Do you optimise for Southbank and Melbourne-wide searches?
What if I need to change opening hours for an event on Southbank?
Will I own my domain?
Do you work with venues and larger Southbank retailers?
Ready to grow your Southbank business online?
Get a local-first website that converts foot traffic, tourists and nearby residents into customers — with ongoing updates handled for you.
No lock-in contracts. Domain, hosting and local SEO included. We work with Southbank cafes, trades, retailers and professional services.