Power up your website — where your visitors can be immersed in your brand 24/7
Small biz web design
The goal—capture visitors’ attention immediately and keep them interested with clear navigation, information that’s engaging and a clear CTA/call to action.
Where to start
Figure out your goals—whether it’s to capture leads, sell products, attract followers, post a blog, gallery, or act as an online brochure for your biz, there needs to be a goal, or quite likely multiple goals.
Once you have given that some thought, get in touch for a chat to discuss options, budget and time frame.
The WEBSITE
My goal—create websites that are mobile-friendly and user-friendly! WordPress and Divi are some of the robust tools I prefer as I’ve tested them extensively.
KEY FACTORS (IMPORTANT)
- Fast load speed
- Immediately engages visitor
- Easy to navigate
- Clear, concise information
- Strong CTA/call to action
- Optimised to work well on all devices
- All of the above improves Search Engine Optimisation / SEO
- Designed to reinforce your branding = memorable
PORTFOLIO
Here’s a selection of websites designed and built by Charcoal Design
(to view the actual websites click web address below images – sites open in a new window)
Landing soon page – Stonehawke.com.au
Stonehawke Property – Full website coming soon
Specs: WordPress, Custom design, Branding

Neurosurgeon.co.nz
Andrew Law Neurosurgeon
Specs: WordPress, Custom design

Customtemplates.net.au
Business documents template guru
Specs: WordPress, Custom design (including Logo Design)

Premium European stationery catalogue
Specs: WordPress, Custom design, Extensive catalogue

Holisticanimalphysio.com.au
Animal physiotherapy
Specs: WordPress, Custom design, E-commerce

Omahuroaddeli.nz
Artisan producers of 100% plant-based deli delights
Specs: WordPress, Custom design(including Logo Design)

SovralPainting.com.au
Brisbane painting company
Specs: WordPress, Custom design(including Logo Design)

Dicksonrenovations.com.au
Brisbane building company
Specs: WordPress, Custom design(including Logo Design)
Importantly, I focus on consistency to your branding. Your website will be designed in line with your branding guidelines. And for new businesses, I can offer all of the services required to create your visual branding.
DOMAIN NAME, WEBSITE HOSTING & MAINTENANCE
YOUR DOMAIN NAME
The domain is your unique web address. I can help with choosing the right domain name and how to go about domain registration.
WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
It’s vital to keep a website up to date, both in terms of the content and also the technical side, to ensure optimum performance (which also affects SEO). I offer comprehensive maintenance plans to suit your website (Note: I’ll be adding these options to this website soon. In the mean time contact me to discuss).
WEB HOSTING
A website must be “hosted”—as in, where the digital files reside. Charcoal Design offers reliable Australian-based, state of the art hosting.
EMAIL HOSTING
For new website projects I will not be offering email hosting. I recommend using a business solution from the likes of Google or Microsoft. Contact me if you’d like further info on this.
Additional services
- Domain name advice
- SEO friendly website
- Management of copywriting or photography
- Hosting on Australian servers
- Ongoing website maintenance & security
Refine your brand. Let’s build your online presence.

MICHAEL BRETHERTON
Branding Designer
Ready to start your project?
Or have some questions?