Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about plans, pricing, edits and how static websites work.
Pricing and plans
How much does a website cost on the Sunshine Coast?
In 2026, most Australian agencies charge roughly $2,500 to $15,000+ for a custom brochure website, then $50 to $200 a month for hosting and support. DIY builders start at around $50 a month, but you do all the work.
A subscription flips that model: a small setup fee plus one monthly price. Ours is $495 setup and $49 a month for one page, $795 and $89 for up to five pages, or $1,295 and $139 for up to ten. All prices are ex GST with a 12-month minimum.
Whatever you choose, ask what is included. Who hosts the site, who makes edits, how fast are changes done, and what happens if you leave?
What does the monthly fee cover?
Hosting, SSL, security, backups and unlimited edit requests (fair usage limit applies) for text, images, cafe/restaurant menus and prices on the existing pages in your plan. Submit them in our client portal and we action them within 3 to 5 business days. Email hosting is not included, and new pages are added as paid additional pages.
Is there a contract?
Plans have a 12-month minimum. After that you can cancel with 30 days’ notice.
Is email included?
No. Email hosting, mailboxes and email support are not included. You can use a provider such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, or free email forwarding. We can add the DNS records or set up forwarding as an add-on, limited to one setup per client.
Do you offer add-ons?
Yes. Google Analytics, Search Console and Bing submission, domain names, Google Business Profile setup and more are available as one-off add-ons.
What if I need more than 10 pages?
Up to 10 pages are allowed on the Growth plan, and each additional page is $150. For anything over 10 pages, your monthly service fee increases by $49, which covers content updates for up to 5 additional pages (11 to 15 pages). For 16 to 20 pages, the monthly fee is $199, which includes unlimited reasonable edits (fair usage limit applies). We cap websites at 20 pages to keep them manageable. If you want a bigger website, we recommend WordPress, and the team at 46digital.com.au can help.
Getting started
How long does a build take?
A one-pager takes 3 to 5 business days, a five-pager takes 5 business days and a ten-page site takes 5 to 10 business days, depending on how fast we get your content.
Do you provide the content and images?
Content and imagery are provided by you unless otherwise specified. Send us a basic rundown of your business details, your logo and your images through the client portal. We can also generate AI images as an add-on at $50 per 25 images, or you can use free and paid stock images from Unsplash and send them to us to optimise and add.
Is a contact form included?
Yes. A basic contact form (name, phone, email and message) is included on every plan, with spam protection by Cloudflare Turnstile. We can send submissions to a Gmail or other free email address. A custom form starts at $150 and sends to an email address of your choice.
How do I choose a web designer on the Sunshine Coast?
Ask to see recent work for businesses like yours, and open it on your phone. If it is slow or awkward on mobile, keep looking.
Ask what happens after launch. Many sites go stale because every change costs extra. A plan that covers edits keeps your information accurate.
Ask who owns the domain and content, how quickly you get replies, and whether the designer understands local search. A designer who knows the Coast will write for the suburbs your customers actually search.
Will my website show up on Google?
We build every site with fast load times, a clean structure and local SEO foundations such as suburb wording and schema markup. Nobody can promise a ranking, but this gives you a strong start. Our Get Found add-on also submits your site to Google Search Console and Bing.
Do you work outside the Sunshine Coast?
Yes. Our focus is the Sunshine Coast, but everything is done online so we can work with businesses anywhere in Australia.
Edits and cafe/restaurant menus
Can I update my cafe/restaurant menu and prices whenever I like?
Yes. Submit requests in the client portal as often as you need (fair usage limit applies). Cafe/restaurant menu and price changes are included in your monthly fee and are actioned within 3 to 5 business days.
How do I request a change to my website?
Log in to our client portal, describe the change and submit it. We action requests within 3 to 5 business days, and edits to the existing pages in your plan have no extra charge (fair usage limit applies). New pages are not part of edits and are added as paid additional pages.
Can I add new pages later?
Yes. Additional pages are $150 per page. Once your site goes over the page limit of your plan, your monthly fee is upgraded to the next plan level so that unlimited reasonable edits (fair usage limit applies) continue to cover all pages. On the Growth plan, anything over 10 pages adds $49 a month, which covers content updates for up to 5 additional pages (11 to 15 pages). For 16 to 20 pages the monthly fee is $199, including unlimited reasonable edits (fair usage limit applies). Websites are capped at 20 pages.
How often can I update my gallery?
Image galleries can hold up to 25 images, with 1 update per week and 4 edits per month included.
Static websites, security and WordPress
What is a static website?
A static website is a set of fast, ready-to-serve pages delivered from a global network, rather than built on demand from a database. That makes it quick to load, cheap to run and easy to keep secure.
Are static websites secure?
Yes. With no database, plugins or admin login on the live site, there is far less for hackers to target. Your site is served over HTTPS with Cloudflare’s built-in protection.
Static website vs WordPress: which is better for a small business?
WordPress is flexible, but it needs regular plugin updates, security patches and decent hosting. Skipped updates are one of the most common ways small sites get hacked.
A static website is made of ready-to-serve pages delivered from a global network. It loads faster, has very little to attack and costs less to run.
For most small businesses with a handful of pages, static is the better fit. If you need member logins or a large online shop, a different platform will suit you better. For WordPress or an online store, 46digital.com.au can help.
Do you build WordPress sites or online stores?
Not on these plans, which are fast static websites. For WordPress or ecommerce, visit 46digital.com.au and our team will look after you.
Need WordPress or an online store?
Our plans are static websites, with no WordPress and no ecommerce. For WordPress sites, online shops or custom builds, our team at 46digital will look after you.
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