Built by a designer who knows what small businesses actually need.
Great design shouldn't be a luxury reserved for big brands.
I'm Ethan Ritchie, and I started Ritchie Digital because I kept watching talented local business owners lose customers to competitors with slicker websites — not better services. The playing field isn't level, but it can be. Every site I build is designed from scratch around your business goals: more enquiries, more bookings, more trust. No bloated agency overhead, no junior designers learning on your dime, no cookie-cutter templates. Just a focused, senior-level designer who cares about your results as much as you do. From the first conversation to launch day, you'll know exactly what's happening and why. Clear timelines, honest pricing, and a finished product that genuinely reflects the quality of your work.
Everything you want to know before we start.
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How long does it take to build my website?
Most projects are completed within a couple of days from the moment I have your content and sign-off on the design direction. I'll give you a specific timeline in your proposal before any work begins.
Do I need to provide my own content and photos?
Ideally yes — your own photos and words will always outperform stock. That said, I can guide you on what to write, suggest free or affordable stock photography, and help you structure your content so it converts. We'll work through this together.
Will I be able to update the site myself after launch?
Absolutely. Every site is built on a platform you can manage without any technical knowledge. I'll walk you through it at handover and provide a short written guide so you can make basic updates confidently.
What if I need changes after the site is live?
All packages include 30–90 days of post-launch support depending on the tier. After that, you can take out a monthly care plan or commission individual updates at a straightforward hourly rate.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. For projects over $700 I offer a 50% deposit to start and 50% on launch. For larger projects we can discuss a three-stage payment schedule. I want the investment to feel manageable, not stressful.
Will my site show up on Google?
Every site I build includes on-page SEO foundations: proper page titles, meta descriptions, heading structure, image optimisation and Google Search Console setup. This gives you the best possible starting point. Ongoing SEO content strategy is available as an add-on.
What makes Ritchie Digital different from using a website builder like Wix or Squarespace?
Website builders give you a generic template and leave you to figure it out. Ritchie Digital gives you a custom-designed site built specifically around your business goals, with professional copywriting guidance, SEO setup and a real human to call if something goes wrong. The result looks and performs in a completely different league.