When ARETE Engineering first started , we had little choice but to use a simple DIY website. As we rapidly grew, it was important to us that our site reflected how seriously we take our work.
Dahlia was extremely helpful and easy to work with, making valuable suggestions where we couldn’t make our mind up. What was delivered was more than what we hoped for in a very short time frame.
Dave M. Civil Engineer
How it started
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We specialize in turning small business home pages into powerful 24/7 salespeople
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Imagine this… you run a great business that solves real problems, but your website doesn’t show that. Visitors leave without answers—or worse, without being convinced you’re the solution they need.
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That’s why we’ve built a proven system with everything your website needs to convert visitors into customers:
✅ Persuasive, customer-focused copy.
✅ Clean, professional design optimized for conversions.
✅ Affordable pricing that won’t break the bank.
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In fact, we’ve already helped local businesses like chiropractors, engineers, and therapists transform their websites into lead machines.
And now, it’s your turn.
why smol sites?
Our conversion-focused websites are designed with a single goal—to drive results from day one.
No endless revisions. No headaches. Just a hassle-free, high-performing website that works.
Converts Visitors into Customers
Works like a 24/7 salesperson
Converts visitors into customers day or night. Even just one extra lead a month can pay for itself.
Knows how to close the deal
Built with persuasive design and copy, so your website does the talking—and converting—for you. More bookings, more sales.
Tailored lead forms that work
Custom forms capture inquiries and turn them into real leads.
Gets You Found Online
Puts you on Google’s radar
Optimised for local searches so more people in your area can find you.
Blazing fast
Your site loads faster than your competition’s, keeping visitors happy and improving SEO rankings.
Looks Great and Works Everywhere
Mobile-friendly design
Your website looks amazing on phones, tablets, and desktops—because that’s where your customers are
Clean, professional visuals
Your site reflects your brand and builds instant trust with visitors.
Simple, frustration-free navigation
Visitors find exactly what they need without bouncing away.
Hassle-Free and Secure
Always online and working
Reliable hosting and 24/7 monitoring keep your site up and running.
Keeps visitors’ data safe
Advanced security features and SSL encryption protect your customers and your reputation.
Daily backups
Your site is always protected with an easy recovery option ready to go.
No tech headaches
We handle the tricky stuff like hosting, DNS, and updates, so you don’t have to.
Gives You Control
Track your success
With Google Analytics setup, see how visitors interact with your site and what’s working.
Edit with ease
A simple content editor means you can update text, images, or offers in minutes—no tech skills needed.
Future-ready
Need to scale, add features, or tweak your site? It’s built to grow with your business.
Prepped for advanced advertising
With Facebook Pixel installation, you’re ready to run targeted ads and retarget visitors in the future
How it works
Getting a profitable website is easy as
Step 1
Sign up
Choose our standard package and pay instantly, or reach out to discuss a custom package that fits your business. Complete our simple form to help us shape the look, feel, and content of your new website.
Step 2
We start building
Sit back while we create a website that captures your brand and write persuasive copy that speaks directly to your customers.
Step 3
Celebrate – your site is live!
In as little as 24 hours, we’ll present your draft website. This is your chance to request changes or say, “No thanks, I’ll take my refund.” Once you’re thrilled with it, we finalize and launch your new website!
Pricing
Try before you buy!
If you’re not happy, then we’re not happy. $1 to start, and only pay the remaining if you’re completely happy with the website. If not we refund you.
Standard
For local service-based businesses just starting out or with a crappy website that just ain’t working
Booking calendar and Facebook Pixel integration (optional)
Blog setup (optional)
Unlimited text/image updates
Extra goodies for FREE if you sign up today!
These bonuses will really take your business lead generation to the next level
One-time Google Business Profile Setup & Optimization($400 Value)
We’ll set up and optimize your GBP to make sure local customers can find you easily in local search results and maps. This means more calls, more foot traffic, and more inquiries from people right in your area who are ready to hire you.
Local Presence Booster Guide ($300 Value)
An easy step-by-step guide that teaches you how to keep your GBP optimized year round.
Lead Engagement Chatbot ($300 Value)
This little genius handles common questions, engages visitors, and captures leads automatically—even while you sleep. It’s like a 24/7 virtual assistant that lives on your website.
Custom
For businesses needing advanced functionality & integrations, custom design, or e-commerce solutions
✅ $1 trial. Pay the remaining only if you’re happy or we keep working.
❌ Basic website—no guarantees
❌ No guarantees
Who we’re for 🤗
This isn’t for everyone (and that’s a good thing).
Our websites are perfect for local service businesses that:
✅ Deliver results and have happy customers.
You’re already great at what you do, and your customers know it. Positive reviews, word-of-mouth referrals, and stellar service make it easy to create a site that feels authentic and converts like crazy.
✅ Believe in keeping it simple.
You’re a fan of the 80/20 rule: focusing on the few things that actually move the needle. No fluff, no overthinking—just practical solutions that deliver real results.
✅ Care about ROI, not awards.
A sleek design is nice, but what really excites you is a site that drives leads, inquiries, and bookings. You want something functional, not just pretty.
✅ Understand the value of a single lead.
With customers worth $1,000+ to your business, you know one extra lead can pay for months of your site. You value tools that deliver results over expensive “extras” that don’t.
✅ Are too busy to DIY.
Your time is better spent growing your business. You want a proven system that works without the endless back-and-forth of traditional agencies or the trial-and-error of doing it yourself.
✅ Are ready for change.
Whether you’re starting fresh or upgrading from a site that’s just not cutting it, you’re here because you want a website that actually does its job—and fast.
✅ Appreciate value without compromise.
Why spend $5,000 upfront for something uncertain when you can get a website that looks great, converts visitors into customers, and costs less than your daily coffee habit?
Who we’re not for 🙅♀️
❌ You’re a perfectionist who wants an art-gallery website over one that makes money.
❌ You’re not ready to invest in a tool that actually grows your business.
❌ You’re a DIY enthusiast who loves spending hours tweaking your website.
❌ You’re delivering “meh” service and hoping a website can fix it.
❌ You want endless design tweaks and back-and-forth (we’re quick and efficient).
Our existing and new customers love the new website. One new customer is a big shot marketing guy and he said everything on the website was so easy and clear, and that every small business should study it.
Brian M. Chiropractor
How it started
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“Uh are you guys even real or just monkeys with a keyboard??”
Dahlia
Developer, copywriter, marine biologist
I started out with helping Brian (see testimonial above) redesign his DIY chiropractic website as a side hustle while finishing a PhD on fur seals. It led to heaps more business for him, which made me really happy because I love creating win-win situations! When I’m not glued to the computer I’m training bjj.
Kane
Developer, Tech nerd, handyman
I began by scratching my own itch developing a few small apps just for fun and that lead to developing a very cool 8K+ product e-commerce site for a b2b marine supplies company based in Tasmania. Outside this, I’m obsessed with finding shiny rocks, mainly crystals & sapphires!
Ready to have an awesome website that you and your customers will love?
We will respond to you via email in 24 hours.
FAQs
What does “smol” mean?
It’s a fun way of saying “small”. But what we really mean is LEAN. That means focusing on what works without the fluff. Think 80/20 which is what small businesses need.
How much input do I have on the design?
Our design process is streamlined and efficient, rooted in a strategic blueprint optimised for conversion. While the core structure of your website is guided by proven principles, we will personalise it with your brand’s colours, logo, images, unique content.
This approach allows us to quickly deliver a website that combines form, function, and performance.
Can you build me a fully custom website?
None of our packages suit your goals? Contact us and tell us about your business problems and goals – if we think we can help, we’ll come up with a custom quote and proposal, Otherwise we’ll recommend another digital agency might be a perfect fit for you.
Do I get to keep the website if I stop paying?
A website requires a place to host it. Like most website builders (eg. Squarespace, Wix) you don’t get to keep the website if you stop paying. However, because we’re using WordPress under the hood, which is an open source platform, you can migrate the website to another wordpress hosting if you do not want to host with us. We’re happy to export your website after 12 months of loyalty.
We also have a loyalty program, where you get to enjoy $125/month cancel anytime.
Are you really gonna deliver in 24h?
The timer starts after you finish the onboarding. We’ll present a first draft of the homepage after 24h, and this is when you get to request for content changes or ask for refund. The website goes live as soon as you’re happy with everything.
