Why Rent-a-Website

More than just another web design company.

We're making professional web design more accessible for Australian small businesses. With a low setup fee, simple monthly payments and full ownership after 12 months, getting online has never made more sense.

Since 2009Own it in 12 monthsLow setup feeSimple monthly paymentsNo hidden costs100% Australian teamGold Coast web design Since 2009Own it in 12 monthsLow setup feeSimple monthly paymentsNo hidden costs100% Australian teamGold Coast web design
The problem & the fix

Starting a website shouldn't feel like a big project.

Most small business owners don't need another complicated process or another large upfront expense. They just need a professional website that's easy to get started with and built to support their business from day one.

Thousands of dollars upfront

A custom website usually means a big bill before it's earned you a single cent.

A small setup fee, then pay monthly

Spread the rest over 12 months so it never dents your cash flow.

DIY builders eat your time

Weeks lost wrestling templates — and it still ends up looking like a template.

We design and build it for you

A custom, professional site made by our Gold Coast team. No tech skills needed.

Hosting and upkeep land on you

Updates, security and hosting quietly become one more job you didn't ask for.

Maintenance is all handled

Hosting, updates and edits are included every month — we look after the lot.

You never actually own it

On Wix, Squarespace or Shopify you rent forever, with nothing to keep at the end.

It's yours after 12 months

At the end of your plan the website is yours to keep and take anywhere.

Surprise fees keep adding up

Add-ons, plugins and "extras" quietly inflate what you thought you'd be paying.

One all-inclusive price

Everything in your plan for a single monthly fee — no hidden costs, ever.

Still from $49.95 a month.
Since 2009.

from$49.95/ month

Most things cost a lot more today than they did in 2009. Our Kick-Start package isn't one of them. We've kept it affordable because we believe every Australian small business deserves a professional website without the hefty upfront cost.

Why choose us

Why Australian businesses choose Rent-a-Website.

Affordable, professional web design built around real Australian small businesses — here's what sets us apart, and why owners on the Gold Coast and right across the country trust us to get them online.

Built for Australian small businesses

Rent-a-Website was created for Australian small businesses that want a professional website without the hefty upfront price tag. Whether you're launching a new venture, replacing an outdated website or taking your business to the next stage, we've made it easier to get online with a flexible payment model that works for real businesses.

A smarter way to invest in your business

A professional website shouldn't be something you keep putting off because of the cost. With a low setup fee and simple monthly payments over 12 months, you can invest in your business today while keeping your cash flow available for the things that matter most. Once you've made your final payment, your website is 100% yours.

Designed around your business

Your website should reflect the quality of your business — not look like everyone else's. We take the time to understand your brand, your customers and what makes you different, creating a website that's tailored to your business and designed to leave a lasting first impression.

Backed by experience since 2009

Rent-a-Website is proudly backed by Select Marketing, a Gold Coast digital agency that's been helping Australian businesses succeed online since 2009. Our experienced team combines web design, development and digital marketing knowledge to create websites that not only look professional but support your business for years to come.

A website you'll actually own

Unlike some website providers, we believe your website should become one of your business assets — not something you're paying for indefinitely. Every monthly payment brings you one step closer to ownership, and after 12 months, your website is yours to keep.

Support that stays with you

Launching your website is just the beginning. From hosting and maintenance to updates and advice, we're here to help long after your website goes live. When you need us, you'll speak with a real local team that understands your business — not a call centre or chatbot.

Why it matters

Can you afford not to have a website?

Your website is your business's digital front door. It's where first impressions are made, questions are answered and new customers decide whether to take the next step.

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Of consumers search online for local businesses
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Find a business more credible with a website
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Of small businesses actually have one
24/7
Your storefront never closes

Builds credibility

84% of consumers say a business with a website looks more credible than one with only social profiles — and a branded email address adds another layer of professionalism.

Reaches more customers

An online presence lifts the limits of your local area. Every business needs new customers — a website helps you reach people well beyond your suburb or city.

Built on solid foundations

Every Rent-a-Website is cleanly coded and well-structured, with on-page SEO in place — giving your site a proper technical foundation to grow from.

Analytics & insights

Website analytics reveal how customers behave, so you can refine your marketing and make smarter, data-driven decisions about your business.

A competitive edge

In most industries a professional website is now the standard. Having one keeps you level with — or ahead of — competitors and can be the deciding factor for a customer.

Customer engagement

Contact forms, feedback and social integration make it easy for customers to reach you — building a sense of community and trust around your brand.

Cost-effective marketing

Your website is a low-cost marketing and advertising platform, reaching a broad audience without the price tag of traditional advertising.

Open around the clock

Your website is open for business 24/7 — sharing your story, answering questions and taking enquiries or orders even while you sleep.

FAQs

Common questions.

Rent-a-Website offers a more accessible way for Australian small businesses to invest in a professionally designed website. Instead of paying thousands of dollars upfront, you can get started with a low setup fee and spread the cost over 12 monthly payments. Once your final payment is made, your website is yours to own.

DIY website builders can be a good option for some businesses, but they also require time, design skills and ongoing management. Rent-a-Website gives you a professionally designed website created around your business, while making the cost more manageable through flexible monthly payments.

There's no catch — you're spreading the cost, not adding to it. Instead of a large upfront bill for design, development and setup, you pay a low setup fee and simple monthly payments over 12 months. That keeps your cash flow free for the rest of your business, and once your final payment is made, the website is yours to own.

No hidden costs — our plans are a complete package. Your monthly payment covers professional design, hosting, your domain name, ongoing updates, maintenance and support, with no surprise bills. After your 12 months the website is yours; if you'd like us to keep hosting and maintaining it, that's an optional low monthly fee, entirely up to you.

Yes. Once you've completed your 12 monthly payments — or paid out the remaining balance earlier — ownership of your website is transferred to you.

Yes. Every website is designed around your business, branding and goals. We don't simply hand you a generic template and expect you to make it work.

Yes. As your business evolves, your website can too. Whether you need additional pages, new functionality or an online store in the future, we'll work with you to make sure your website continues to support your business.

The easy part

The hardest part should be choosing your package — not paying for it.

We've taken the financial hurdle out of getting a professional website. Now all that's left is choosing the package that's right for your business.