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What Sets SGD Apart from Other Web Design and SEO Agencies

Simon Kelly
What Sets SGD Apart from Other Web Design and SEO Agencies

When you’re choosing a digital partner, many agencies make big promises, create complex audits, and offer quotes without questions to win you over. 

But the truth is, skipping steps in sales often leads to headaches later…

Hidden costs, junior staff, delays, and websites that don’t deliver.

At SGD, we take a different approach. We’ve built our reputation on clarity, results, and long-term partnerships with Australian businesses.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

1. We Have a Proven Process

Most website marketing agencies skip straight to pricing to try to win the deal. They don’t take time to understand your business goals and available resources.

At SGD, we start with strategy.

Our website design process begins by understanding your goals and mapping out a clear website roadmap.

Why? Because when you launch without strategy, you risk endless scope creep, extra costs, and projects that miss deadlines.

Our structured approach keeps everything on track and ensures the final product achieves your business goals and serves your business for years to come.

SGD has done an amazing job with our website. Right from the beginning, James and his team were thorough, professional, and process-driven. During the website build, they used a project management system, which allowed for project transparency and easy communication.

This is the fourth WordPress website I have implemented for different businesses and the website SGD designed and built is by far the best. The final website was free from errors and saved me hours of proofing, compared to other developers.

I highly recommend speaking to James and his team for your next website build. Also, a big shout out to Ismay from SGD for the awesome work she did managing the whole build proces.

– Craig Alexander
      (Formero)

2. We Have a History of Excellence

With more than 300 website projects delivered, we’ve worked with organisations of every size from ambitious founder-led SMEs to nationally recognised brands.

Some of the brands we’ve partnered with include:

  • RSL Victoria
  • Sydney Opera Bar
  • Accor Hotels
  • First Focus
  • CyberCX
  • Lavazza
  • East Coast Car Rentals
  • Melbourne Montessori College
  • And many more!

This track record demonstrates more than just longevity; it proves our ability to deliver consistently, across industries, and at scale.

What Sets SGD Apart from Other Web Design and SEO Agencies

What Sets SGD Apart from Other Web Design and SEO Agencies

3. We Custom Design and Build WordPress Websites

A website shouldn’t feel like it’s held together with duct tape and plugins or a copy of what’s already out there.

At SGD, we custom-build WordPress websites using our Content Blocks framework, giving you the flexibility to update and manage content without compromising speed or security.

Fewer plugins = faster, more reliable sites.

Your marketing team gets control, without the performance issues that plague cookie-cutter template builds that many web agencies

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4. We’re Transparent with Our Pricing and Process

Hidden costs? Not here.

We believe in clear website pricing, published openly on our website, so you know what to expect before you even speak with us.

And when we send a proposal, we stick to it. No surprises, no moving goalposts. Just straightforward, reliable project delivery.

5. Weekly Calls and Timelines for Web Projects

We know that projects fail when communication fails.

That’s why every SGD project comes with a dedicated project manager who keeps everything on track with weekly calls and clearly communicated timelines.

This level of accountability ensures your project stays on budget, on schedule, and aligned with your goals.

We keep our project workspace visible to our clients via ClickUp, so you can always see what we’ve done, what’s up next and what we need from you every step of the way.

What Sets SGD Apart from Other Web Design and SEO Agencies

6. No Long-Term Contracts

We believe partnerships should be based on performance, not lock-in clauses.

Our monthly support, SEO and Google Ads management services come with no long-term contracts.

That gives you the freedom to stay with us because you see results and value our partnership – not because you’re tied down by fine print.

7. Ongoing Support for Growth

Where most freelancers and agencies finish a project and move on, we stay invested in your success.

Beyond launch, SGD offers a full suite of support growth services:

  • Website Support Plans: to keep your site secure, updated, and running at peak performance
  • SEO Plans: to help you climb the rankings and capture more leads
  • Google Ads Management: to generate targeted traffic and conversions

Our mission isn’t just to design websites, it’s to help our clients turn their website into a long-term asset for marketing and sales growth.

Ready to Partner with a Reliable Web Agency?

Choosing a digital partner isn’t about who gives you the fastest quote or the cheapest price – it’s about who has the experience to deliver results and long-term value.

At SGD, our proven process, experience over 10+ years, commitment to transparency, and our Content Blocks framework set us apart.

And with ongoing support, SEO and Google Ads, we work with you and your team so your website continues to deliver growth well beyond launch.

If you’re looking to partner with a reliable web marketing agency for the long term, then let’s chat to learn more about your project. Contact us to talk to an expert.

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Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly is the CEO and Head of Growth at Seriously Good Design. Simon started his first web design agency in 2009 which he merged with the SGD team in 2023. With a strong background in digital strategy and a history of working with fast-growing Australian companies, including CyberCX, Envato and Agency Mavericks, he's passionate about using ethical digital marketing that delivers business value. Simon's experience includes coaching digital agencies, running digital marketing workshops, driving growth and excellence within the SGD team.

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